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Buxton, NC
Census-designated place in Dare County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27920.
Population
1,267
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
162
ZIP codes
1
Buxton and its ZIP codes
Buxton at a glance
- Buxton is 27% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $409,900 (42% above North Carolina) and median rent is $909 a month.
Local data for Buxton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buxton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$409,900
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (164), German Americans (148), Italian Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dare County. PPP loans are for Buxton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,717
20,728 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,613
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$532M
FY 2026, $14,403 per person
PPP loans
$2.65M
70 loans, 459 jobs reported
How people get to work
Buxton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.6%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.1%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.1%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buxton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12,409
39.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 40°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buxton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Buxton
1 in or overlapping Buxton. Population shown
Cities near Buxton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FriscoCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 4.8 |
| AvonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.3 |
| HatterasCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.6 |
| SalvoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| OcracokeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 8.6 |
| WavesCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| RodantheCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buxton, NC in?
- Buxton is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Buxton, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Buxton include 27920.
- What is the population of Buxton, NC?
- About 1,267 people live in Buxton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buxton?
- Nearby places include Frisco (2.7 mi), Avon (7.4 mi), Hatteras (7.8 mi), Salvo (21 mi), Ocracoke (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023