ZIP Code 27968 — Rodanthe CDP, NC Demographics & Data

ZIP code 27968 covers Rodanthe, NC in Dare County with a population of about 306.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 52.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 252; U.S. House district NC-3; the NORFOLK - PORTSMTH - NEWPT NWS media market.

Median household income in ZIP 27968 is about $34,066 — about 55% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.9%; unemployment rate near 5.2%; 68.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 35.1 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Administrative support, Healthcare, and Public administration; about 38.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 23.3 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 168.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $431,300 — about 24% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 66.2% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27968 in Rodanthe, NC, a household would need roughly $119,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,771. That is about 249% above the local median household income ($34,066), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Rodanthe CDP, NC as Relatively Moderate (composite score 89.6), which is elevated versus much of the country. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (97.7) and wildfire (82.7). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Rodanthe CDP, NC show little to no average snow and around 46.5 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 13 for ZIP 27968 (Rodanthe CDP, NC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.