ZIP Code 27972: Salvo, North Carolina
Salvo, NC uses ZIP code 27972, which falls within Dare County, North Carolina. Its reference point is at latitude 35.5546 and longitude -75.4693 (35°33'16.6"N 75°28'09.5"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 27972
27972 is the only ZIP code listed for Salvo, NC in our directory.
Across Dare County there are 14 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 27982 in Waves, NC, about 0.7 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 27972 |
|---|---|
| City | Salvo |
| County | Dare County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 35.5546 |
| Longitude | -75.4693 |
| DMS | 35°33'16.6"N 75°28'09.5"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 27982 (Waves, 0.7 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 27972
Map centered on 35.5546, -75.4693. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 27972
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 27972, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 27972, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Waves, NC (0.7 mi north), Hatteras, NC (17 mi northwest) and Rodanthe, NC (17 mi northwest). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Waves, NC – 0.7 mi north
- Hatteras, NC – 17 mi northwest
- Rodanthe, NC – 17 mi northwest
- Avon, NC – 18 mi northwest
- Stumpy Point, NC – 20 mi northwest
- Buxton, NC – 22 mi south
- Wanchese, NC – 23 mi northwest
- Frisco, NC – 24 mi south
- Nags Head, NC – 24 mi north
- Manteo, NC – 26 mi northwest
Schools Near Salvo, NC
If you are moving to ZIP code 27972, check the school district serving Salvo and Dare County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Salvo, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 27972 may also use facilities in nearby Waves, Hatteras and Rodanthe.
Shopping and Dining in Salvo
For places to eat and shop near Salvo, NC, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 27972.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Salvo, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 27972.
To research local history, try searching for Dare County records and archives along with the name Salvo.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 27972, Waves lies about 0.7 mi to the north, Hatteras lies about 17 mi to the northwest, Rodanthe lies about 17 mi to the northwest, Avon lies about 18 mi to the northwest and Stumpy Point lies about 20 mi to the northwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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