PlainZIP

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
$57,188
Median income
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $34,543. Local economic indicators show a 4.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 100.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dare County, so you can benchmark 27943 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 27943?

61.3

Median Age

38.2%

Male

61.8%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 10.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

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

$34,543

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27943 ranks nationally

Hatteras, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,188 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

629

Total Housing Units

84

Occupied Units

545

Vacant Units

1.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
27936 Frisco, NC 1,091 7.0 mi

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Related Areas

Dare County Hatteras, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.