The ZIP Code 27981 is associated with Wanchese, NC in Dare County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,732. It is estimated that 23.0% of residents in the 27981 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 43.0 years. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 19.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $27,633. The median household income is $55,799, while about 7% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 27981 is $55,799, while the region's mean household income is $69,753. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,633. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27981 of $27,633 is approximately 10.23% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 7.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 26.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.8% of the population in 27981 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 21.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.7% of 27981 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 22.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 27981, 95.7% of the population graduated high school, while 19.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.8% in this Dare County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 43.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.9% |
| Associate's degree | 6.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 27981 are older than average. The median age of 43.0 years in ZIP Code 27981 is approximately 12.86% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 27981 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 27981 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27981, 99.2% is one race, while 0.8% are two or more races. Approximately 10.1% of 27981 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27981 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.8%), followed by Some other race (4.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 4.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27981 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27981 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 27981, 91.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Dare County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.8% |
| Spanish | 8.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27981, an estimated 35.8% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 17.0% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 2.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Dare County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 35.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 17.0% |
In 27981, 70.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.7 minutes. Approximately 18.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27981 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 15.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 27981 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 10.5% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.2% |
| Retail trade | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 6.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.2% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27981 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.11 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.03% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.46% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27981 | 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 27981 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.92 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.47 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.43 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.79 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.87 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.79 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.67 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.63 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.34 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.4 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.39 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.68 | 1.78 | 5.46 |