ZIP code 27950
Where is ZIP code 27950?
Knotts Island, North Carolina
Currituck County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27950 belongs to Knotts Island, North Carolina in Currituck County. 27950 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 252, 757 and 948. About 1,796 people live in the 27950 area, where the median household income is $88,250. The closest ZIP codes are 27929 (Currituck, 6.1 mi south), 23457 (Virginia Beach, 7.5 mi northwest) and 27958 (Moyock, 8.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 27950 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Knotts Island |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Currituck County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 252, 757, 948 |
| Coordinates | 36.5232, -75.9702 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 279 |
Population and income in 27950
| Population | 1,796 · lower than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 60 · lower than 73% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.2 years · lower than 68% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $88,250 · higher than 84% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,244 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $290,300 · higher than 68% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,200 a month |
| Housing units | 921 |
| Households | 817 (2.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 94% / 5.8% |
| Land area | 29.72 sq mi (plus 22.14 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27950. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27950
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27929 | Currituck, NC | 6.1 mi S | Standard |
| 23457 | Virginia Beach, VA | 7.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 27958 | Moyock, NC | 8.4 mi W | Standard |
| 27956 | Maple, NC | 8.8 mi S | Standard |
| 27923 | Coinjock, NC | 10.4 mi S | Standard |
| 27917 | Barco, NC | 11.4 mi S | Standard |
| 27973 | Shawboro, NC | 12.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 23456 | Virginia Beach, VA | 15 mi N | Standard |
| 27916 | Aydlett, NC | 15.6 mi S | Standard |
| 27927 | Corolla, NC | 16.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 27921 | Camden, NC | 17 mi SW | Standard |
| 23322 | Chesapeake, VA | 17.2 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27950 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27950
123 MAIN ST
KNOTTS ISLAND NC 27950
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Woodleigh: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27950-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27950?
- 27950 is a Knotts Island, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27950 in?
- ZIP code 27950 is in Currituck County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27950 in?
- 27950 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27950?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27950 use area codes 252, 757 and 948.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27950?
- About 1,796 people live in ZIP code 27950, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27950?
- The median household income in 27950 is $88,250 a year, higher than 84% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27950?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27950 are 27929 (Currituck, 6.1 miles), 23457 (Virginia Beach, 7.5 miles), 27958 (Moyock, 8.4 miles) and 27956 (Maple, 8.8 miles).