ZIP code 27915
Where is ZIP code 27915?
Avon, North Carolina
Dare County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 27915 belongs to Avon, North Carolina in Dare County. 27915 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Avon post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 339 people live in the 27915 area, where the median household income is $35,365. The closest ZIP codes are 27920 (Buxton, 6.1 mi south), 27936 (Frisco, 10.1 mi southwest) and 27943 (Hatteras, 13.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 27915 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Avon |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Dare County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.3521, -75.5104 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 279 |
Population and income in 27915
| Population | 339 · lower than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 42 · lower than 82% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 54.5 years · higher than 87% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 61% / 39% |
| Median household income | $35,365 · lower than 97% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,053 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $400,500 · higher than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 1,555 |
| Households | 228 (1.49 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 8.16 sq mi (plus 4.97 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27915. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27915
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27920 | Buxton, NC | 6.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 27936 | Frisco, NC | 10.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 27943 | Hatteras, NC | 13.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 27972 | Salvo, NC | 14.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27982 | Waves, NC | 14.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27968 | Rodanthe, NC | 16.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27960 | Ocracoke, NC | 26.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 27978 | Stumpy Point, NC | 28.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 27824 | Engelhard, NC | 31.4 mi W | Standard |
| 27981 | Wanchese, NC | 36 mi N | Standard |
| 27959 | Nags Head, NC | 37.3 mi N | Standard |
| 27953 | Manns Harbor, NC | 37.7 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27915 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27915
PO BOX 123
AVON NC 27915
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Kinnakeet: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27915-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27915?
- 27915 is a Avon, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27915 in?
- ZIP code 27915 is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27915 in?
- 27915 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27915?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27915 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27915?
- About 339 people live in ZIP code 27915, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27915?
- The median household income in 27915 is $35,365 a year, lower than 97% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- Can I use 27915 for a street address?
- No. 27915 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Avon use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27915?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27915 are 27920 (Buxton, 6.1 miles), 27936 (Frisco, 10.1 miles), 27943 (Hatteras, 13.7 miles) and 27972 (Salvo, 14.2 miles).