ZIP code 27973: Shawboro, NC
27973 is a ZIP code in Shawboro, North Carolina, mainly in Currituck County, part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area. About 1,117 people live here.
- Population
- 1,117
- Median household income
- $86,375
- Typical home value
- $400,700+1.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 36.4
- Homeowners
- 84.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 27973 details
| City | Shawboro |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Currituck County (also partly Camden County) |
| Metro area | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 37.1 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 30 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 35.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.37121, -76.05551 |
ZIP codes near 27973
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27917 | Barco, NC | 3.4 mi | 725 |
| 27956 | Maple, NC | 3.6 mi | 117 |
| 27929 | Currituck, NC | 5.2 mi | 3,281 |
| 27921 | Camden, NC | 5.9 mi | 5,063 |
| 27923 | Coinjock, NC | 6.9 mi | 745 |
| 27916 | Aydlett, NC | 8.1 mi | 1,258 |
| 27965 | Poplar Branch, NC | 8.7 mi | 648 |
| 27974 | Shiloh, NC | 9.6 mi | 858 |
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 27973?
A typical home in ZIP code 27973 is worth about $400,700 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $86,375 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $400,700 homeWhat can a $86,375 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 27973
What city is ZIP code 27973?
ZIP code 27973 is in Shawboro, NC, in Currituck County.
What county is ZIP code 27973 in?
27973 is mainly in Currituck County, North Carolina, and partly in Camden County.
What is the population of ZIP code 27973?
About 1,117 people live in ZIP code 27973, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 27973 in?
27973 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.