City

Knotts Island, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Currituck County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,786Population
💰$83,125Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$236,500Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 2%Other: 0.5%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian2.0%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (1%)
HS Graduate410 (31.3%)
Some College280 (21.4%)
Associates226 (17.3%)
Bachelors38 (2.9%)
Graduate Degree341 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 21.4%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 2.9%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College21.4%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors2.9%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,125 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$236,500 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,331/mo
Total Housing Units966
Vacant Units112

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
2%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
59%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Knotts Island, NC

Knotts Island is a city in North Carolina, located in Currituck County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,786 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Knotts Island is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,125 is near the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Knotts Island is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,331 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Knotts Island is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.92%).

Knotts Island, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Knotts Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27950 1,786 $83,125 $236,500 $1,331 0.7% 29.0% 89.8%