Maple, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27956

Currituck County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

340
28/sq mi
$473,300
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Maple pairs upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27956 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27956 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.0 square miles in Maple, Currituck County, North Carolina. The area is home to 340 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27956 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27956 sits at , while per-capita income is $31,499. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $473,300 (82% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 44.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27956 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Currituck County, so you can benchmark 27956 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27956, Maple, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

340

Population

12.0

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27956?

38.6

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.0%
African American 8.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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?

$31,499

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

57

Total Housing Units

49

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.9%
Renter 55.1%

$473,300

Median Home Value

+82% vs state

2002

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 27956, employing approximately 32 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,062,000.

4

Businesses

32

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 27956 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27956 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27929 Currituck, NC 1,166 1.9 mi
27917 Barco, NC 833 3.1 mi
27973 Shawboro, NC 1,323 4.1 mi
27923 Coinjock, NC 598 4.6 mi
27950 Knotts Island, NC 2,006 8.6 mi
27916 Aydlett, NC 747 7.8 mi
27965 Poplar Branch, NC 527 9.6 mi
27958 Moyock, NC 10,144 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27956 in?
ZIP code 27956 (Maple) 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 27956?
ZIP code 27956 in Maple, NC has a population of 340 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27956?
The median home value in ZIP 27956 is $473,300, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27956?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27956 is White at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27956?
ZIP code 27956 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 32 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27956?
In ZIP code 27956, 45.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 27956?
In ZIP code 27956, approximately 44.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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