ZIP code 27943
Where is ZIP code 27943?
Hatteras, North Carolina
Dare County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 27943 belongs to Hatteras, North Carolina in Dare County. 27943 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Hatteras post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 152 people live in the 27943 area, where the median household income is $57,188. The closest ZIP codes are 27936 (Frisco, 4.4 mi east), 27920 (Buxton, 9 mi east) and 27960 (Ocracoke, 12.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 27943 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hatteras |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Dare County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.2193, -75.6902 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 279 |
Population and income in 27943
| Population | 152 · lower than 93% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 57 · lower than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 61.3 years · higher than 96% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 38% / 62% |
| Median household income | $57,188 · lower than 69% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,543 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 51% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 629 |
| Households | 84 (1.44 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 2.68 sq mi (plus 1.98 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27943. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27943
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27936 | Frisco, NC | 4.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 27920 | Buxton, NC | 9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 27960 | Ocracoke, NC | 12.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 27915 | Avon, NC | 13.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27972 | Salvo, NC | 26.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27982 | Waves, NC | 27 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27824 | Engelhard, NC | 28 mi NW | Standard |
| 27968 | Rodanthe, NC | 28.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27978 | Stumpy Point, NC | 33.4 mi N | Standard |
| 27885 | Swanquarter, NC | 36.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 28520 | Cedar Island, NC | 38.3 mi W | Standard |
| 27826 | Fairfield, NC | 38.8 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27943 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27943
PO BOX 123
HATTERAS NC 27943
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27943-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27943?
- 27943 is a Hatteras, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27943 in?
- ZIP code 27943 is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27943 in?
- 27943 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27943?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27943 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27943?
- About 152 people live in ZIP code 27943, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27943?
- The median household income in 27943 is $57,188 a year, lower than 69% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- Can I use 27943 for a street address?
- No. 27943 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Hatteras use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27943?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27943 are 27936 (Frisco, 4.4 miles), 27920 (Buxton, 9 miles), 27960 (Ocracoke, 12.7 miles) and 27915 (Avon, 13.7 miles).