ZIP code 27920
Where is ZIP code 27920?
Buxton, North Carolina
Dare County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 27920 belongs to Buxton, North Carolina in Dare County. 27920 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Buxton post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 1,267 people live in the 27920 area. The closest ZIP codes are 27936 (Frisco, 4.7 mi southwest), 27915 (Avon, 6.1 mi north) and 27943 (Hatteras, 9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 27920 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Buxton |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Dare County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.2677, -75.5424 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 279 |
Population and income in 27920
| Population | 1,267 · lower than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 162 · higher than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.2 years · higher than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 45% |
| Income per person | $40,618 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $409,900 · higher than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $909 a month |
| Housing units | 972 |
| Households | 560 (2.25 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 7.84 sq mi (plus 0.95 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27920. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27920
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27936 | Frisco, NC | 4.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 27915 | Avon, NC | 6.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27943 | Hatteras, NC | 9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 27972 | Salvo, NC | 20.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27982 | Waves, NC | 21 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27960 | Ocracoke, NC | 21.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 27968 | Rodanthe, NC | 22.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27824 | Engelhard, NC | 32.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 27978 | Stumpy Point, NC | 32.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 27981 | Wanchese, NC | 41.5 mi N | Standard |
| 27953 | Manns Harbor, NC | 42.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 27959 | Nags Head, NC | 42.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27920 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27920
PO BOX 123
BUXTON NC 27920
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Cape Hatteras Naval Facility: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27920-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27920?
- 27920 is a Buxton, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27920 in?
- ZIP code 27920 is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27920 in?
- 27920 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27920?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27920 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27920?
- About 1,267 people live in ZIP code 27920, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 27920 for a street address?
- No. 27920 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Buxton use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27920?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27920 are 27936 (Frisco, 4.7 miles), 27915 (Avon, 6.1 miles), 27943 (Hatteras, 9 miles) and 27972 (Salvo, 20.2 miles).