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ZIP code 27960: Ocracoke, NC

27960 is a ZIP code in Ocracoke, North Carolina, mainly in Hyde County. About 723 people live here.

Population
723
Median household income
$77,583
Typical home value
$456,200ACS median value
Median rent
$1,408gross, per month
Median age
49.8
Homeowners
76.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 27960 details

CityOcracoke
StateNorth Carolina
CountyHyde County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area8.7 sq mi, plus 7.5 sq mi of water
Population density83 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher39.7% of adults 25+
Average commute16.8 minutes
Center coordinates35.07323, -75.99853

ZIP codes near 27960

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
27943Hatteras, NC18.4 mi152
28511Atlantic, NC23.0 mi610
27936Frisco, NC25.6 mi664
28577Sealevel, NC25.7 mi318
28520Cedar Island, NC27.0 mi101
27885Swanquarter, NC27.8 mi1,003
27920Buxton, NC28.8 mi1,267
28581Stacy, NC29.4 mi118

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 27960?

A typical home in ZIP code 27960 is worth about $456,200 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $77,583 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 27960

What city is ZIP code 27960?

ZIP code 27960 is in Ocracoke, NC, in Hyde County.

What county is ZIP code 27960 in?

27960 is mainly in Hyde County, North Carolina.

What is the population of ZIP code 27960?

About 723 people live in ZIP code 27960, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 27960 in?

27960 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.