What city is ZIP code 27959?

ZIP code 27959 is in Nags Head, NC (Dare County).

What county is ZIP code 27959 in?

ZIP code 27959 is mostly in Dare County, North Carolina.

How many people live in ZIP code 27959?

About 3,170 people live in the 27959 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 27959

Nags Head, NC, Dare County

Population

3,170

Land area

14.7sq mi

People per sq mi

216

City

Nags Head

ZIP 27959 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 27959 at a glance

The median household income is $91,264, 26% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $490,800 (70% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,005 a month.

Local data for ZIP 27959

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 27959, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$91,264

Poverty rate

2.4%

Median home value

$490,800

Prices +7.0% in a year

Median rent

$1,005/mo

Homeownership

82.8%

Bachelor's or higher

50.9%

Median age

58.4

Average commute

22.5 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

368

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

3,528

$161M annual payroll

PPP loans

$24.2M

270 loans

Campaign donations

$78.9K

22% D, 22% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 27959, 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

86° / 36°F

46.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 27959, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.6%

U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts

Diabetes

11.8%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.1%

U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.2%

U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 27959?: ZIP code 27959 is in Nags Head, NC (Dare County).
What county is ZIP code 27959 in?: ZIP code 27959 is mostly in Dare County, North Carolina.
How many people live in ZIP code 27959?: About 3,170 people live in the 27959 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.