Rodanthe, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27968
Dare County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 298
- 15/sq mi
- 28.2%
- Bachelor's or higher
ZIP code 27968 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rodanthe, Dare County, North Carolina, home to just 298 residents across 20.1 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 27968, but per-capita income is $295,144. Local economic indicators show a 2.3% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 44.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dare County, letting you compare 27968 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 27968
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rodanthe, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27968.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 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 27968, Rodanthe, 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
298
Population
20.1
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27968?
45.9
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
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?
$295,144
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
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?
718
Total Housing Units
298
Occupied Units
420
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 27968, employing approximately 163 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,907,000.
27
Businesses
163
Employees
$6.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 29.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 25.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 22.2% |
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 27968 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27968
Rodanthe (27968)
298 residents
- 27972
Salvo (27972)
244 residents
- 27982 82
Waves (27982)
82 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27968 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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