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ZIP code 27968: Rodanthe, NC

27968 is a ZIP code in Rodanthe, North Carolina, mainly in Dare County, part of the Kill Devil Hills, NC micro area. About 781 people live here.

Population
781
Median household income
—
Typical home value
$587,500-3.4% in 12 months
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
45.9
Homeowners
44%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 27968 details

CityRodanthe
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDare County
Metro areaKill Devil Hills, NC
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area7.6 sq mi, plus 5.2 sq mi of water
Population density103 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher28.2% of adults 25+
Average commute26 minutes
Center coordinates35.65863, -75.48919

ZIP codes near 27968

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
27982Waves, NC6.5 mi144
27972Salvo, NC7.4 mi229
27981Wanchese, NC15.8 mi1,969
27978Stumpy Point, NC16.0 mi237
27959Nags Head, NC17.3 mi3,170
27954Manteo, NC20.7 mi7,237
27915Avon, NC22.3 mi339
27953Manns Harbor, NC23.9 mi999

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 27968?

A typical home in ZIP code 27968 is worth about $587,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 27968

What city is ZIP code 27968?

ZIP code 27968 is in Rodanthe, NC, in Dare County.

What county is ZIP code 27968 in?

27968 is mainly in Dare County, North Carolina.

What is the population of ZIP code 27968?

About 781 people live in ZIP code 27968, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 27968 in?

27968 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.