Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 39 min5:46 am – 8:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 40 min7:12 am – 4:52 pm
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People1,796 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.2817 householdsMedian household income $88,250Median home value $290,300Median rent $1,200 a month94% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,371 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting0.4% unemployment rate67% of adults are in the labour force, 1,087 employedMain industries: education and health care 19%, construction 16%, transport, warehousing and utilities 14%Average commute 45 minutes71% drive alone, 22% car-pool, 6% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%, German or Dutch 1%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 93°F, lows 73°FColdest month January: highs 54°F, lows 34°F49 in of rain a yearwettest month AugustSnow is rare66 days above 90°F, 52 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Fentress Naas station, 16 mi away; snow from Elizabeth City
Nearby landmarksBuck Island Baybay · under a mileLittle Bellows Baybay · under a mileWest Pool Trailtrailhead · under a mileLive Oak Pointcape · 1.0 miHalfway Pointcape · 1.1 miHog Islandisland · 3.2 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMackay Island National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · within reach · 7,833 acresPocahontas Waterfowlstate park · 3.9 mi · 317 acresCurrituck National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · 4.3 mi · 3,810 acresPocahontas Waterfowl Area State Parkstate park · 5.1 miFalse Cape State Parkstate park · 5.6 miPrincess Anne Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.9 mi · 517 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very LowCurrituck County, NC, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsWinter weather Relatively ModerateLightning Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality81% of days had good air in 2025295 of 365 days measured70 moderate daysMedian index 34, worst day 98main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Virginia Beach City County, VA, 19 mi away
Internet at home93% of households have a broadband subscription74% have cable, fibre or DSL13% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterSandy Point Resort & Campgroundserves 559 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation0 ft0 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalSentara Princess Anne Hospital20.2 miPost officeKnotts Island Post Office3.4 miPoliceCurrituck County Sheriff's Office7.5 miFire stationCurrituck County Fire Station 8 and EMS3.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeCollege of The Albemarle - Currituck Campus7.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportNorfolk International Airport ORF30 miInterstateI-26424 miUS highwayUS 1587.9 miAmtrakNorfolk, VA NFK29 miCoachElizabeth City Edgewood DrGreyhound20 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 27950 ZIP area.
