Harbinger, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27941
Currituck County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 536
- 66/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,893
- Median income Below-median income area
- $381,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harbinger pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 66
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27941 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27941 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harbinger, Currituck County, North Carolina, home to just 536 residents across 8.2 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27941 reports a modest median household income of $50,893 (26% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,865. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $381,500 (47% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 88.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Currituck County, so 27941 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27941
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harbinger, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27941.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27941, Harbinger, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
536
Population
8.2
Area (sq mi)
66
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27941?
61.5
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
6.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$50,893
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$42,865
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27941 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Harbinger, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,893 19th percentile higher than 19% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
451housing units
451
Total Housing Units
356
Occupied Units
95
Vacant Units
1.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$381,500
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 27941, employing approximately 288 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,400,000.
38
Businesses
288
Employees
$12.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 47.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27941 vs 27964 →
ZIP 27941 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27948
Kill Devil Hills (27948)
10,862 residents
- 27949
Kitty Hawk (27949)
6,947 residents
- 27939 2,361
Grandy (27939)
2,361 residents
- 27947 1,230
Jarvisburg (27947)
1,230 residents
- 27966 1,052
Powells Point (27966)
1,052 residents
- 27964 545
Point Harbor (27964)
545 residents
- 27941 536
Harbinger (27941)
536 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27941 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27941 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27949
Kitty Hawk (27949)
$120,662 median income
- 27948
Kill Devil Hills (27948)
$86,193 median income
- 27966
Powells Point (27966)
$78,507 median income
- 27947
Jarvisburg (27947)
$78,125 median income
- 27939
Grandy (27939)
$62,463 median income
- 27941
Harbinger (27941)
$50,893 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27941 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27941, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27941 in?
ZIP code 27941 (Harbinger) is located in Currituck County, North Carolina. Currituck County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/currituck-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27941?
ZIP code 27941 in Harbinger, NC has a population of 536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27941?
The median household income in ZIP 27941 is $50,893, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27941?
The median home value in ZIP 27941 is $381,500, which is 37% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27941?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27941 is White at 99.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27941?
ZIP code 27941 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27941?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27941 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27941?
In ZIP code 27941, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27941?
In ZIP code 27941, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27941?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27941 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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