ZIP code 27972: Salvo, NC
27972 is a ZIP code in Salvo, North Carolina, mainly in Dare County, part of the Kill Devil Hills, NC micro area. About 229 people live here.
- Population
- 229
- Median household income
- —
- Typical home value
- $629,800-3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 36.6
- Homeowners
- 69.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 27972 details
| City | Salvo |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 234 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% of adults 25+ |
| Center coordinates | 35.55246, -75.47130 |
ZIP codes near 27972
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27982 | Waves, NC | 1.0 mi | 144 |
| 27968 | Rodanthe, NC | 7.4 mi | 781 |
| 27915 | Avon, NC | 15.1 mi | 339 |
| 27978 | Stumpy Point, NC | 18.9 mi | 237 |
| 27920 | Buxton, NC | 21.0 mi | 1,267 |
| 27936 | Frisco, NC | 22.2 mi | 664 |
| 27981 | Wanchese, NC | 22.8 mi | 1,969 |
| 27959 | Nags Head, NC | 24.6 mi | 3,170 |
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 27972
What city is ZIP code 27972?
ZIP code 27972 is in Salvo, NC, in Dare County.
What county is ZIP code 27972 in?
27972 is mainly in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27972?
About 229 people live in ZIP code 27972, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 27972 in?
27972 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.