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ZIP code 27943: Hatteras, NC

27943 is a ZIP code in Hatteras, North Carolina, mainly in Dare County, part of the Kill Devil Hills, NC micro area. About 152 people live here.

Population
152
Median household income
$57,188
Typical home value
$511,300-2% in 12 months
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
61.3
Homeowners
100%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 27943 details

CityHatteras
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDare County
Metro areaKill Devil Hills, NC
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area2.7 sq mi, plus 2 sq mi of water
Population density57 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher51.2% of adults 25+
Average commute16.9 minutes
Center coordinates35.20783, -75.71719

ZIP codes near 27943

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
27936Frisco, NC7.2 mi664
27920Buxton, NC10.6 mi1,267
27915Avon, NC14.6 mi339
27960Ocracoke, NC18.4 mi723
27972Salvo, NC27.5 mi229
27982Waves, NC28.5 mi144
27824Engelhard, NC28.8 mi1,109
27978Stumpy Point, NC32.2 mi237

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

Buying a home in 27943?

A typical home in ZIP code 27943 is worth about $511,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $57,188 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 27943

What city is ZIP code 27943?

ZIP code 27943 is in Hatteras, NC, in Dare County.

What county is ZIP code 27943 in?

27943 is mainly in Dare County, North Carolina.

What is the population of ZIP code 27943?

About 152 people live in ZIP code 27943, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 27943 in?

27943 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.