City

Hatteras, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Dare County  ·  North Carolina

👥381Population
💰$48,980Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂33.1Median Age
🎓50.0%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.0% Female 57.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 10%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic10.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
20%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty0.8% ▼ 92% below avg
College Grads50.0% ▲ 29% above avg
HS Graduate37 (15.4%)
Some College25 (10.4%)
Associates58 (24.2%)
Graduate Degree120 (50%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.4%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 24.2%Graduate: 50%Edu
HS Grad15.4%
Some College10.4%
Associates24.2%
Graduate50.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.4%Renter: 44.6%Tenure
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,980 ▼ 36% below avg
Total Housing Units559
Vacant Units393

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
62%
$50k–$75k
31%
$100k–$150k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
70%
About Hatteras, NC

Hatteras is a city in North Carolina, located in Dare County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 381 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.1 years.

Economically, Hatteras is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,980 is below the national average. Approximately 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Hatteras is well-educated. 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.03%).

Hatteras, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Hatteras
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27943 381 $48,980 0.0% 50.0% 55.4%