ZIP code 27936
Where is ZIP code 27936?
Frisco, North Carolina
Dare County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 27936 belongs to Frisco, North Carolina in Dare County. 27936 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Frisco post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 664 people live in the 27936 area, where the median household income is $43,846. The closest ZIP codes are 27943 (Hatteras, 4.4 mi west), 27920 (Buxton, 4.7 mi northeast) and 27915 (Avon, 10.1 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 27936 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Frisco |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Dare County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.2338, -75.6145 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 279 |
Population and income in 27936
| Population | 664 · lower than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 127 · lower than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.4 years · higher than 82% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $43,846 · lower than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $53,850 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 42% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $439,600 · higher than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 790 |
| Households | 384 (1.73 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 5.21 sq mi (plus 1.81 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27936. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27936
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27943 | Hatteras, NC | 4.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 27920 | Buxton, NC | 4.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27915 | Avon, NC | 10.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27960 | Ocracoke, NC | 17 mi W | PO Box only |
| 27972 | Salvo, NC | 23.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27982 | Waves, NC | 24.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27968 | Rodanthe, NC | 26.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27824 | Engelhard, NC | 30.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 27978 | Stumpy Point, NC | 33.3 mi N | Standard |
| 27885 | Swanquarter, NC | 40.1 mi W | Standard |
| 27826 | Fairfield, NC | 41.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 28520 | Cedar Island, NC | 42.6 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27936 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27936
PO BOX 123
FRISCO NC 27936
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27936-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27936?
- 27936 is a Frisco, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27936 in?
- ZIP code 27936 is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27936 in?
- 27936 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27936?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27936 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27936?
- About 664 people live in ZIP code 27936, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27936?
- The median household income in 27936 is $43,846 a year, lower than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- Can I use 27936 for a street address?
- No. 27936 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Frisco use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27936?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27936 are 27943 (Hatteras, 4.4 miles), 27920 (Buxton, 4.7 miles), 27915 (Avon, 10.1 miles) and 27960 (Ocracoke, 17 miles).