Ocracoke, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27960
Hyde County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 948
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,583
- Median income Near-median income area
- $456,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ocracoke pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27960 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27960 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ocracoke, Hyde County, North Carolina, home to just 948 residents across 22.5 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27960 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,583 (12% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,254. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 0.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $456,200 (76% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 76.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,408.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the North Carolina and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 27960.
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 27960
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ocracoke, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27960.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 6
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 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 27960, Ocracoke, 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
948
Population
22.5
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27960?
49.8
Median Age
59.1%
Male
40.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$77,583
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$30,254
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27960 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Ocracoke, 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)
$77,583 Top 26% higher than 74% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
711housing units
711
Total Housing Units
387
Occupied Units
324
Vacant Units
1.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$456,200
Median Home Value
+76% vs state ZIP avg
$1,408
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 27960, employing approximately 364 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,583,000.
74
Businesses
364
Employees
$17.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 29.7% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 27.0% |
| Construction | 10 | 13.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 8.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.4% |
| Information | 3 | 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27960, 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 27960 in?
ZIP code 27960 (Ocracoke) is located in Hyde County, North Carolina. Hyde County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hyde-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27960?
ZIP code 27960 in Ocracoke, NC has a population of 948 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27960?
The median household income in ZIP 27960 is $77,583, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27960?
The median home value in ZIP 27960 is $456,200, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27960?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27960 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27960?
ZIP code 27960 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 364 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27960?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27960 are: Accommodation and food services (22), Retail trade (20), Construction (10). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27960?
In ZIP code 27960, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.7% 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 27960?
In ZIP code 27960, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27960?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27960 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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