The ZIP Code 27950 is associated with Knotts Island, NC in Currituck County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,048. It is estimated that 17.2% of residents in the 27950 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 47.9 years. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 16.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $26,805. Approximately 3% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $48,750.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 27950 is $48,750, while the region's mean household income is $62,628. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,805. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27950 of $26,805 is approximately 12.92% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 2.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 72.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.8% of the population in 27950 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.4% of 27950 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 26.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 27950, 83.3% of the population graduated high school, while 16.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.1% in this Currituck County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.2% |
| Associate's degree | 5.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 27950 are older than average. The median age of 47.9 years in ZIP Code 27950 is approximately 25.72% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.4% of the population in 27950 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 15.8% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 27950 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 19.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 15.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.2% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27950, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 0.3% of 27950 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27950 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27950 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27950 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 27950, 95.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Currituck County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27950, an estimated 29.3% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.1% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Currituck County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 29.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.0% |
In 27950, 60.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 44.0 minutes. Approximately 18.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27950 work in construction, while an estimated 16.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 27950 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.6% |
| Construction | 18.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.6% |
| Information | 0.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 9.2% |
| Public administration | 5.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27950 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.17 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.49% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.55% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27950 | 10.38¢/kWh | 8.68¢/kWh | 5.69¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.19¢/kWh | 10.39¢/kWh | 7.85¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 27950 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.26 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.7 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.27 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.67 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.69 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.82 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.95 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.54 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.97 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.52 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.99 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 27950, money transfer, virtual currency, or money service have received the most complaints in 27950 in the past 12 months. received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Currituck County region was fraud or scam.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Fraud or scam | 1 |