Manns Harbor, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27953
Dare County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,021
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $254,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Manns Harbor pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27953 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27953 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Manns Harbor, Dare County, North Carolina, home to just 1,021 residents across 729.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27953 reports a modest median household income of $53,250 (23% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,311. The poverty rate is 23.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $254,700 (2% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $1,248; 74.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dare County, so 27953 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 →
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 27953, Manns Harbor, 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
1,021
Population
729.3
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27953?
45.1
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
13.9%
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?
$53,250
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$30,311
Per Capita Income
23.2%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27953 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Manns Harbor, 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)
$53,250 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
605housing units
605
Total Housing Units
534
Occupied Units
71
Vacant Units
1.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$254,700
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,248
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 27953, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,944,000.
18
Businesses
92
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 16.7% |
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 27953 vs 27978 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27978 | Stumpy Point, NC | 225 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27953, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,021 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 27953 in?
ZIP code 27953 (Manns Harbor) 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 27953?
ZIP code 27953 in Manns Harbor, NC has a population of 1,021 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27953?
The median household income in ZIP 27953 is $53,250, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27953?
The median home value in ZIP 27953 is $254,700, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27953?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27953 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27953?
ZIP code 27953 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 92 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27953?
In ZIP code 27953, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 27953?
In ZIP code 27953, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27953?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27953 is 23.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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