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Zip Code 27978 — Stumpy Point, NC

27978 is a ZIP Code associated with Stumpy Point, NC, located within Dare. The postal region supports an estimated population of 237 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 3.1 people per square mile.

WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026

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Data Metric	Local Statistic
Postal / Zip Code	27978
Primary City	Stumpy Point
State / Province	NC
County	Dare
Total Population	237
Median Household Income	Data Pending
Total Housing Units	Data Pending
Population Density	3.1 people/sq mi
Timezone	America/New_York

How 27978 Compares

Metric	ZIP 27978	Dare County	NC State Average
Population	237	37,875	10,730,463
Median Income	Data Pending	N/A	N/A
Population Density	3.1 /sq mi	--	--

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	City	Distance	Population	Median Income
Zip 27953	Manns Harbor	10.5 mi	999	N/A
Zip 27981	Wanchese	15.1 mi	1,969	N/A
Zip 27968	Rodanthe	15.7 mi	781	N/A
Zip 27824	Engelhard	16.0 mi	1,109	N/A
Zip 27954	Manteo	17.7 mi	7,237	N/A

Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →