The ZIP Code 27927 is associated with Corolla, NC in Currituck County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 947. It is estimated that 42.9% of residents in the 27927 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 59.1 years. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 52.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $47,973. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $68,438, and approximately 3% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 27927 is $68,438, while the region's mean household income is $104,281. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $47,973. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27927 of $47,973 is approximately 55.84% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 2.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 70.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 27927 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.1% of 27927 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 21.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 10.9% |
In ZIP Code 27927, 99.0% of the population graduated high school, while 52.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.7% in this Currituck County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 19.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.1% |
| Associate's degree | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 37.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 15.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 27927 are older than average. The median age of 59.1 years in ZIP Code 27927 is approximately 55.12% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 91.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 42.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.1% of the population in 27927 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 15.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 27927 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 14.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 23.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27927, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 2.4% of 27927 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27927 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.9%), followed by Black or African American (6.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27927 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27927 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 27927, 96.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Currituck County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27927, an estimated 39.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 26.9% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Currituck County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 26.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 39.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 24.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
In 27927, 57.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 21.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.8 minutes. Approximately 26.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27927 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 18.6% work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 27927 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.6% |
| Retail trade | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.0% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 18.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 13.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 26.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.0% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27927 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.16 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.24% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.7% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27927 | 10.38¢/kWh | 8.68¢/kWh | 5.69¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.76¢/kWh | 10.61¢/kWh | 7.64¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.11¢/kWh | 13.27¢/kWh | 8.26¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 27927 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.03 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.95 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.12 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.93 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.89 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.59 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.77 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.83 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.6 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.46 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.7 | 1.78 | 5.46 |