ZIP Code 27978 is located in Stumpy Point North Carolina. Portions of 27978 are also in Manns Harbor and Croatan Township and East Lake Township and Lake Landing Township. 27978 is entirely within Dare County. Regionally, it is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.
| ZIP Code Name | Stumpy Point |
| Primary County | Dare County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 341 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EDT |
27978 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27978 is White. The current unemployment level in 27978 is 3.7%.
| Population | 341 |
| Population Growth Rate | 108.39% |
| Population Density | 2 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 85 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,143 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 86.91% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 86.91% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 13.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 15 | 10.27% |
| Bachelor Degree | 12 | 8.22% |
| High School Diploma | 58 | 39.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 10 | 6.85% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 21 | 14.38% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 8.9% |
| Masters Degree | 17 | 11.64% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 35.72851181,-75.81114960 |
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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 | 153 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63c - Swamps and Peatlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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