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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.1 square miles in Rodanthe, Dare County, North Carolina. The area is home to 298 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 27968 against North Carolina and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27968 sits at —, while per-capita income is $295,144. The poverty rate stands at 2.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 44.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27968 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dare County, so you can benchmark 27968 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 27968
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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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