City

Nags Head, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Dare County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,172Population
💰$87,619Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂59.0Median Age
🏠$451,100Median Home Value▲ 62% above avg
🎓58.7%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 4%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.8%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic4.0%
Black1.1%
Asian0.7%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
12%
45–64
26%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.90
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads58.7% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
HS Graduate417 (16.7%)
Some College234 (9.4%)
Associates382 (15.3%)
Bachelors170 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree1,296 (51.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 16.7%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 51.9%Edu
HS Grad16.7%
Some College9.4%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate51.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,619 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$451,100 ▲ 62% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,005/mo
Total Housing Units5,214
Vacant Units3,588

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
53%
About Nags Head, NC

Nags Head is a city in North Carolina, located in Dare County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,172 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59 years.

Economically, Nags Head is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,619 is near the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nags Head is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $451,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,005 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nags Head is well-educated. 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nags Head
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27959 3,172 $87,619 $451,100 $1,005 2.0% 58.7% 77.6%