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 Moderate-density area
- 28.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rodanthe has 298 residents, placing it in the 12th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 15 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 27968 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
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. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.3% and unemployment is 2.4%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dare County, so 27968 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
718housing units
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27968 in?
ZIP code 27968 (Rodanthe) is located in Dare County, North Carolina. Dare County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dare-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27968?
ZIP code 27968 in Rodanthe, NC has a population of 298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27968?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27968 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27968?
ZIP code 27968 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27968?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27968 are: Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (7), Real estate and rental and leasing (6). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27968?
In ZIP code 27968, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 27968?
In ZIP code 27968, approximately 44.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27968?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27968 is 2.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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