| ZIP Code | 27949 |
|---|---|
| City | Kitty Hawk |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Dare County |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Latitude | 36.109859 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.745433 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 2.9% ▼ 71% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.0% ▲ 52% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.3% ▲ 91% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 1,126 (18.3%) |
| Some College | 562 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 834 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 501 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,128 (50.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,443 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $600,700 ▲ 115% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,364/mo |
| Total Units | 9,001 |
| Vacant Units | 5,608 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,001 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 5,608 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 27949 is located in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, within Dare County. With a population of 8,094, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54 years. Economically, 27949 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,443 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27949 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $600,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,364 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 27949 is primarily White (90.99%). Residents are well-educated — 59.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.9%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27949 stands at 9.3%, which is significantly above the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 27949 in Kitty Hawk, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,094 residents, a median household income of $109,443, and a median home value of $600,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.