| ZIP Code | 27954 |
| ZIP Code Name | Manteo |
| Primary County | Dare County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 7,079 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EDT |
27954 is a United States ZIP Code located in Manteo North Carolina. Portions of 27954 are also in Wanchese and Nags Head Township. 27954 is entirely within Dare County. 27954 is within the Eastern Carolina Region.
27954 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 27954 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27954 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27954 is White. The current unemployment level in 27954 is 3.7%.
| Population | 7,079 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.15% |
| Population Density | 507 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,760 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $57,816 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $63,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 73.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 63.21% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,533 | 73.74% |
| Black | 978 | 13.03% |
| Hispanic | 943 | 12.57% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,053 | 67.54% |
| Black | 80 | 5.13% |
| Hispanic | 421 | 27% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 390 | 8.82% |
| Bachelor Degree | 917 | 20.73% |
| High School Diploma | 1,210 | 27.35% |
| No High School Diploma | 28 | 0.63% |
| GED or Alternate | 114 | 2.58% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,033 | 23.35% |
| Associates Degree | 335 | 7.57% |
| Masters Degree | 351 | 7.93% |
| Professional Degree | 41 | 0.93% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3 | 0.07% |
| Coordinates | 35.89594269,-75.66700745 |
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| Region | Eastern Carolina Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Kill Devil Hills, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 14 Square Miles |
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