City

Manteo, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Dare County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,080Population
💰$78,291Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$374,200Median Home Value▲ 34% above avg
🎓49.2%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 13%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.5%Race
White76.0%
Hispanic8.6%
Black13.0%
Asian0.4%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads49.2% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,224 (25.3%)
Some College266 (5.5%)
Associates936 (19.4%)
Bachelors485 (10%)
Graduate Degree1,896 (39.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 39.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad25.3%
Some College5.5%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate39.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,291 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$374,200 ▲ 34% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,313/mo
Total Housing Units3,587
Vacant Units697

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
62%
About Manteo, NC

Manteo is a city in North Carolina, located in Dare County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,080 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Manteo is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,291 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Manteo is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $374,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,313 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manteo is well-educated. 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Manteo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27954 7,080 $78,291 $374,200 $1,313 4.5% 49.2% 78.2%