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Coinjock, NC
Census-designated place in Currituck County, North Carolina.
Population
543
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
647
ZIP codes
0
Coinjock and its ZIP codes
Coinjock at a glance
- Coinjock is about 2.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,861 a year, 5% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,700 (22% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,600 a month.
Local data for Coinjock, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coinjock, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,861
Poverty rate
27.6%
Median home value
$225,700
Median rent
$1,600/mo
Homeownership
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher
43.6%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
42.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (216), Irish Americans (163), Honduran Americans (87).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Currituck County. PPP loans are for Coinjock.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,862
7,313 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,005
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$245M
FY 2026, $8,713 per person
How people get to work
Coinjock, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.3%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 42.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coinjock, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
366
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,032
19.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 33°F
46.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coinjock, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Coinjock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrandyCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 6.8 |
| CamdenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| DuckTown | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| MoyockCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 10.4 |
| Elizabeth CityCity | 19 mi | 11.8 |
| Southern ShoresTown | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| South MillsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| Kitty HawkTown | 23 mi | 8.1 |
| Virginia Beach, VACity | 27 mi | 244.7 |
| Kill Devil HillsTown | 28 mi | 5.6 |
| WinfallTown | 29 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coinjock, NC in?
- Coinjock is in Currituck County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Coinjock, NC?
- About 543 people live in Coinjock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coinjock?
- Nearby places include Grandy (9 mi), Camden (12 mi), Duck (16 mi), Moyock (17 mi), Elizabeth City (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023