27954 ZIP Code
Manteo, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27954 |
| City/Town: | Manteo |
| County: | Dare |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,937 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,877 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,851 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,525 |
| Median Home Value: | $360,000 |
| Land Area: | 8.9 sq miles
22.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.8 sq miles
12.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9127, -75.6853 |
Population Information (27954 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,937 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,441 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,496 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 402 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 547 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 422 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 612 | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 189 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 673 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 977 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 892 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 262 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 516 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 857 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 491 | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 97 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27954 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $360,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,236 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,525 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,831 | 80.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 694 | 19.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,173 | 76.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 658 | 23.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27954 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,765 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 63 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 186 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,039 | 21.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 916 | 19.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 536 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,323 | 27.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 702 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27954 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,877 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $102,234 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,298 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,851 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27954 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,506 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,437 | 98.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 67 | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,830 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,354 | 68.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 689 | 20.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 394 | 11.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27954 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,529 | 79.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 869 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 41 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 298 | 4.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 192 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 387 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 746 | 10.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 159 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 22 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 565 | 8.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27954 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 113 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 72 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 84 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 241 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 279 | 9.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 570 | 20.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 633 | 22.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 365 | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 113 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 361 | 12.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27954 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,539 | 73.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 442 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 105 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 81 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 272 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27954 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 162 | 4.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 308 | 9.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 69 | 2.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 12 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 422 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 177 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 7 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 203 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 449 | 13.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 705 | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 623 | 18.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 135 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 165 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27954 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27954 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,985 | 86.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,050 | 72.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,189 | 31.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 904 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27954 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,111 | 74.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,009 | 35.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 961 | 33.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 43 | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 15 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 176 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27954 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,343 | 66.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 49 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 134 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 124 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 223 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 263 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 54 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 335 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27954 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 55 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 405 | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 833 | 23.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 670 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 787 | 22.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 328 | 9.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 134 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 49 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 54 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 210 | 6.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27954 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 12 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 84 | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 711 | 20.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,909 | 54.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 698 | 19.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 111 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27954 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 31 | 1.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 172 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,626 | 92.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27954 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 67 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 841 | 29.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,280 | 45.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 643 | 22.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27954 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 75 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 81 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 26 | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 57 | 2.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 629 | 28.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 814 | 37.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 400 | 18.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 91 | 4.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27954 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,744 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $575 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,236 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.38 |
Households (27954 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,831 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,384 | 48.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 661 | 23.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 490 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 757 | 26.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 959 | 33.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,048 | 37.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27954 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,743 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 883 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,446 | 52.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 104 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 289 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 603 | 22.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27954 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,918 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 24 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 266 | 13.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 794 | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 460 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 374 | 19.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27954 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,090 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 493 | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,889 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 671 | 9.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 39 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 242 | 36.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 390 | 58.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27954 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,966 | 86.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 963 | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 427 | 44.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 536 | 55.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 270 | 28.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27954 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,551 | 94.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 200 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 386 | 193.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 386 | 193.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 386 | 193.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 58 | 29.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 273 | 136.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27954 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,535 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,841 | 89.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 694 | 10.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 629 | 9.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 35 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 30 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27954 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,831 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,710 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Manteo, NC27954