Zip Code 27973 — Shawboro, NC
27973 is a ZIP Code associated with Shawboro, NC, located within Currituck. 27973 ranks #8 out of 15 ZIP codes in Currituck County by population (and #677 out of 853 in NC). The area supports an estimated population of 1,117 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 11.6 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 27973 |
| Primary City | Shawboro |
| State / Province | NC |
| County | Currituck |
| Total Population | 1,117 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 11.6 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 27973 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 27973 | Currituck County | NC State Average |
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| Population | 1,117 | 31,263 (Total) | 10,730,463 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 11.6 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #8 of 15 | -- | -- |
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