ZIP code 27960
Where is ZIP code 27960?
Ocracoke, North Carolina
Hyde County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 27960 belongs to Ocracoke, North Carolina in Hyde County. 27960 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Ocracoke post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 723 people live in the 27960 area, where the median household income is $77,583. The closest ZIP codes are 27943 (Hatteras, 12.7 mi northeast), 27936 (Frisco, 17 mi northeast) and 27920 (Buxton, 21.7 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 27960 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ocracoke |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Hyde County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 35.1397, -75.8931 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 279 |
Population and income in 27960
| Population | 723 · lower than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 83 · lower than 65% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.8 years · higher than 78% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 59% / 41% |
| Median household income | $77,583 · higher than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,254 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 40% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $456,200 · higher than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,408 a month |
| Housing units | 711 |
| Households | 387 (1.86 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 8.7 sq mi (plus 7.47 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27960. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27960
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27943 | Hatteras, NC | 12.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27936 | Frisco, NC | 17 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27920 | Buxton, NC | 21.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28520 | Cedar Island, NC | 25.6 mi W | Standard |
| 27915 | Avon, NC | 26.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27824 | Engelhard, NC | 27.1 mi N | Standard |
| 27885 | Swanquarter, NC | 29.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 28511 | Atlantic, NC | 31.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 28577 | Sealevel, NC | 33.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 27826 | Fairfield, NC | 35.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 28581 | Stacy, NC | 36.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 27972 | Salvo, NC | 37.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27960 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27960
PO BOX 123
OCRACOKE NC 27960
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Portsmouth: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27960-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27960?
- 27960 is a Ocracoke, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27960 in?
- ZIP code 27960 is in Hyde County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27960 in?
- 27960 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27960?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27960 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27960?
- About 723 people live in ZIP code 27960, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27960?
- The median household income in 27960 is $77,583 a year, higher than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- Can I use 27960 for a street address?
- No. 27960 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Ocracoke use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27960?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27960 are 27943 (Hatteras, 12.7 miles), 27936 (Frisco, 17 miles), 27920 (Buxton, 21.7 miles) and 28520 (Cedar Island, 25.6 miles).