PlainZIP

Moyock, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27958

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

10,144
44/sq mi
$112,177
Median income
$404,900
Median home value
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moyock pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27958 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27958 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moyock, Currituck County, North Carolina, home to 10,144 residents across 229.0 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27958 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,177 (62% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $46,165. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $404,900 (56% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,753 monthly, and 91.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 36 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Currituck County, letting you compare 27958 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 27958

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moyock, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27958.

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 27958, Moyock, 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

10,144

Population

229.0

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27958?

38.0

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 6.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$112,177

Median Household Income

+62% vs state

$46,165

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

36.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27958 ranks nationally

Moyock, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,177 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,259

Total Housing Units

5,014

Occupied Units

245

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$404,900

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,753

Median Rent

2005

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+21.8%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27958 have increased 21.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 179
2021 +10.6% 198
2022 +15.2% 228
2023 +0.8% 230
2024 +21.8% 281

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 209 business establishments in ZIP 27958, employing approximately 1,711 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,307,000.

209

Businesses

1,711

Employees

$65.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 38 18.2%
Retail trade 31 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 26 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 18 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 11 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.8%
Finance and insurance 8 3.8%
Educational services 5 2.4%
Manufacturing 4 1.9%
Wholesale trade 3 1.4%

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 27958 vs 27921 →

ZIP 27958 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 27958 ranks #2 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 27958 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27958 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27921 Camden, NC 4,805 8.7 mi
27950 Knotts Island, NC 2,006 8.5 mi
27929 Currituck, NC 1,166 8.9 mi
27973 Shawboro, NC 1,323 9.6 mi
27956 Maple, NC 340 9.2 mi
23322 Chesapeake, VA 60,473 11.3 mi
23457 Virginia Beach, VA 4,289 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Currituck County

27939 standard
Grandy, NC
Pop: 2,361
27950 standard
Knotts Island, NC
Pop: 2,006
27973 standard
Shawboro, NC
Pop: 1,323
27947 standard
Jarvisburg, NC
Pop: 1,230
27929 standard
Currituck, NC
Pop: 1,166
27966 standard
Powells Point, NC
Pop: 1,052

Related Areas

Currituck County Moyock, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27958 in? ▼
ZIP code 27958 (Moyock) 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 27958? ▼
ZIP code 27958 in Moyock, NC has a population of 10,144 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27958? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27958 is $112,177, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27958? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27958 is $404,900, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27958? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27958 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27958? ▼
ZIP code 27958 has 209 business establishments employing approximately 1,711 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27958? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27958 are: Construction (38), Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27958? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27958 increased by 21.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27958? ▼
In ZIP code 27958, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27958? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27958 is 36.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27958? ▼
In ZIP code 27958, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27958? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27958 is 5.9% 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.