City

Kill Devil Hills, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Dare County  ·  North Carolina

👥12,628Population
💰$85,319Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$398,100Median Home Value▲ 43% above avg
🎓55.3%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 9.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.5%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic9.1%
Black0.7%
Asian0.8%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
36%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads55.3% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,633 (17.4%)
Some College1,145 (12.2%)
Associates1,403 (15%)
Bachelors1,047 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree4,128 (44.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 17.4%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 44.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad17.4%
Some College12.2%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate44.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,319 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$398,100 ▲ 43% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,539/mo
Total Housing Units10,143
Vacant Units4,661

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Kill Devil Hills, NC

Kill Devil Hills is a city in North Carolina, located in Dare County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,628 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Kill Devil Hills is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,319 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Kill Devil Hills is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $398,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,539 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kill Devil Hills is well-educated. 55.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.32%).

Kill Devil Hills, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Kill Devil Hills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27948 12,628 $85,319 $398,100 $1,539 6.4% 55.3% 76.8%