City

Kitty Hawk, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Dare County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,094Population
💰$109,443Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂54.0Median Age
🏠$600,700Median Home Value▲ 115% above avg
🎓59.0%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 91% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 2.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4.7%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.3%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads59.0% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 91% above avg
HS Graduate1,126 (18.3%)
Some College562 (9.1%)
Associates834 (13.6%)
Bachelors501 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree3,128 (50.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.3%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 50.9%Edu
HS Grad18.3%
Some College9.1%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate50.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
62%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,443 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$600,700 ▲ 115% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,364/mo
Total Housing Units9,001
Vacant Units5,608

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
54%
About Kitty Hawk, NC

Kitty Hawk is a city in North Carolina, located in Dare County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,094 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54 years.

Economically, Kitty Hawk is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $109,443 is above the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Kitty Hawk is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $600,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,364 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kitty Hawk is well-educated. 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.99%).

Kitty Hawk, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Kitty Hawk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27949 8,094 $109,443 $600,700 $1,364 9.3% 59.0% 83.1%