| ZIP Code | 27960 |
| ZIP Code Name | Ocracoke |
| Primary County | Hyde County |
| ZIP Code Type | PO Box |
| Population (2021) | 810 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EST |
27960 is a United States ZIP Code located in Ocracoke North Carolina. Portions of 27960 are also in Ocracoke Township. 27960 is entirely within Hyde County. 27960 is within the Eastern Carolina Region.
27960 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in North Carolina. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 27960 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27960 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27960 is White. The current unemployment level in 27960 is 5.2%.
| Population | 810 |
| Population Growth Rate | 100.50% |
| Population Density | 68 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 286 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $61,591 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 5.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 69.17% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 51.20% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 709 | 69.17% |
| Black | 2 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 314 | 30.63% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 51.2% |
| Black | 2 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 47.59% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 62 | 14.06% |
| High School Diploma | 208 | 47.17% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 138 | 31.29% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 7.26% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 35.12967300,-75.91278076 |
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| Region | Eastern Carolina Region |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 12 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63g - Carolinian Barrier Islands and Coastal Marshes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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