ZIP code 27920: Buxton, NC
27920 is a ZIP code in Buxton, North Carolina, mainly in Dare County, part of the Kill Devil Hills, NC micro area. About 1,267 people live here.
- Population
- 1,267
- Median household income
- —
- Typical home value
- $456,700+0.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $909gross, per month
- Median age
- 46.2
- Homeowners
- 74.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 27920 details
| City | Buxton |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Metro area | Kill Devil Hills, NC |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 7.8 sq mi, plus 1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 162 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 15.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 35.25329, -75.53831 |
ZIP codes near 27920
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27936 | Frisco, NC | 3.4 mi | 664 |
| 27915 | Avon, NC | 5.9 mi | 339 |
| 27943 | Hatteras, NC | 10.6 mi | 152 |
| 27972 | Salvo, NC | 21.0 mi | 229 |
| 27982 | Waves, NC | 22.0 mi | 144 |
| 27968 | Rodanthe, NC | 28.1 mi | 781 |
| 27960 | Ocracoke, NC | 28.8 mi | 723 |
| 27978 | Stumpy Point, NC | 31.8 mi | 237 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
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About ZIP code 27920
What city is ZIP code 27920?
ZIP code 27920 is in Buxton, NC, in Dare County.
What county is ZIP code 27920 in?
27920 is mainly in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27920?
About 1,267 people live in ZIP code 27920, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 27920 in?
27920 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.