ZIP code 27978: Stumpy Point, NC
27978 is a ZIP code in Stumpy Point, North Carolina, mainly in Dare County, part of the Kill Devil Hills, NC micro area. About 237 people live here.
- Population
- 237
- Median household income
- $60,192
- Typical home value
- $333,500+1.9% in 12 months
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 45.6
- Homeowners
- 61.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 27978 details
| City | Stumpy Point |
|---|---|
| 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 | 29.4 sq mi, plus 7.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 8 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 48.9 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 35.67220, -75.77313 |
ZIP codes near 27978
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27953 | Manns Harbor, NC | 10.8 mi | 999 |
| 27981 | Wanchese, NC | 14.6 mi | 1,969 |
| 27824 | Engelhard, NC | 15.5 mi | 1,109 |
| 27968 | Rodanthe, NC | 16.0 mi | 781 |
| 27954 | Manteo, NC | 17.3 mi | 7,237 |
| 27959 | Nags Head, NC | 17.9 mi | 3,170 |
| 27982 | Waves, NC | 18.8 mi | 144 |
| 27972 | Salvo, NC | 18.9 mi | 229 |
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 27978?
A typical home in ZIP code 27978 is worth about $333,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $60,192 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 27978
What city is ZIP code 27978?
ZIP code 27978 is in Stumpy Point, NC, in Dare County.
What county is ZIP code 27978 in?
27978 is mainly in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27978?
About 237 people live in ZIP code 27978, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 27978 in?
27978 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.