| ZIP Code | 27978 |
| ZIP Code Name | Stumpy Point |
| Primary County | Dare County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 298 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EDT |
27978 is a United States ZIP Code 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. 27978 is within the Eastern Carolina Region.
27978 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 27978 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27978 is White. The current unemployment level in 27978 is 3.7%.
| Population | 298 |
| Population Growth Rate | 108.39% |
| Population Density | 2 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 85 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $42,143 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 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 | 10.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 12 | 8.05% |
| High School Diploma | 58 | 38.93% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 10 | 6.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 21 | 14.09% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 8.72% |
| Masters Degree | 17 | 11.41% |
| 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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