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Frisco, NC

Census-designated place in Dare County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27936.

Population

664

Land area

4.8sq mi

People per sq mi

137

ZIP codes

1

Frisco and its ZIP codes

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Frisco at a glance

  • Frisco is 38% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $43,846 a year, 39% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $439,600 (52% above North Carolina).

Local data for Frisco, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Frisco, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$43,846

Poverty rate

1.1%

Median home value

$439,600

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

41.7%

Median age

51.4

Average commute

19.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (133), Scottish Americans (52), Polish Americans (24).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dare County. PPP loans are for Frisco.

Details

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

$1.09M

38 loans, 234 jobs reported

Dare County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Frisco, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone56.0%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home37.3%

Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Frisco, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Frisco, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.4%

U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts

Diabetes

11.8%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

12.5%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

ZIP codes in Frisco

1 in or overlapping Frisco. Population shown

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Cities near Frisco

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BuxtonCensus-designated place2.7 mi7.8
HatterasCensus-designated place5.1 mi1.6
AvonCensus-designated place8.9 mi2.3
OcracokeCensus-designated place20 mi8.6
SalvoCensus-designated place22 mi1
WavesCensus-designated place24 mi0.7
RodantheCensus-designated place25 mi1
EngelhardCensus-designated place29 mi3.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Frisco, NC in?
Frisco is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Frisco, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Frisco include 27936.
What is the population of Frisco, NC?
About 664 people live in Frisco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Frisco?
Nearby places include Buxton (2.7 mi), Hatteras (5.1 mi), Avon (8.9 mi), Ocracoke (20 mi), Salvo (22 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023