County ProfileNC
Dare County
Population: 36,915 · 14 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
36,915
People
Median age
49
Housing
Total households
16,836
Income
Median household income
$88,994
Housing
Total housing units
35,278
Employment
Employment rate
59.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
43.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.4%
County details
Local time 03:18:04(ET)| Name | Dare |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 14total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 7 Standard7 PO Box |
| Area code | 252 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.6062688, -75.7675364 |
| Land area | 383.2 sq miles(992.6 km²) |
Map of Dare county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Dare County
Compare the largest cities in Dare County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,656 | $89,773 | 1ZIPs |
| Kitty Hawk | 3,689 | $94,450 | 1ZIPs |
| Nags Head | 3,168 | $91,264 | 1ZIPs |
| Manteo | 1,600 | $83,777 | 1ZIPs |
| Wanchese | 1,522 | $88,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Buxton | 1,181 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Frisco | 994 | $43,846 | 1ZIPs |
| Avon | 832 | $35,365 | 1ZIPs |
| Manns Harbor | 790 | $51,800 | 1ZIPs |
| Hatteras | 577 | $57,188 | 1ZIPs |
| Salvo | 303 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Stumpy Point | 214 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Rodanthe | 213 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Waves | 172 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Dare County
Review the most populated postal areas across Dare County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27948 | Kill Devil Hills | $86,193 | 12,095 |
| 27949 | Kitty Hawk | $120,662 | 8,151 |
| 27954 | Manteo | $80,587 | 6,510 |
| 27959 | Nags Head | $91,264 | 3,182 |
| 27981 | Wanchese | $88,750 | 1,544 |
| 27920 | Buxton | — | 1,181 |
| 27936 | Frisco | $43,846 | 994 |
| 27953 | Manns Harbor | $53,250 | 947 |
| 27915 | Avon | $35,365 | 832 |
| 27943 | Hatteras | $57,188 | 577 |
| 27972 | Salvo | — | 343 |
| 27978 | Stumpy Point | $60,192 | 214 |
| 27968 | Rodanthe | — | 213 |
| 27982 | Waves | — | 132 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS