Hatteras, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27943
Dare County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 504
- 73/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,188
- Median income Below-median income area
- 51.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hatteras pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 73
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27943 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27943 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hatteras, Dare County, North Carolina, home to just 504 residents across 6.9 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27943 reports a modest median household income of $57,188 (17% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,543. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 0.0%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dare County, so 27943 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 27943
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hatteras, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27943.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 27943, Hatteras, 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
504
Population
6.9
Area (sq mi)
73
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27943?
61.3
Median Age
38.2%
Male
61.8%
Female
12.5%
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?
$57,188
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$34,543
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27943 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Hatteras, 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)
$57,188 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
629housing units
629
Total Housing Units
84
Occupied Units
545
Vacant Units
1.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 27943, employing approximately 209 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,592,000.
63
Businesses
209
Employees
$11.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 27.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 14.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 11.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 4 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.3% |
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 27943 vs 27936 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27936 | Frisco, NC | 1,091 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27943, 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 27943 in?
ZIP code 27943 (Hatteras) is located in Dare County, North Carolina. Dare County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dare-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27943?
ZIP code 27943 in Hatteras, NC has a population of 504 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27943?
The median household income in ZIP 27943 is $57,188, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27943?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27943 is White at 82.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27943?
ZIP code 27943 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27943?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27943 are: Retail trade (17), Accommodation and food services (9), Real estate and rental and leasing (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27943?
In ZIP code 27943, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27943?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27943 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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