City

Rodanthe, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Dare County  ·  North Carolina

👥306Population
💰$34,066Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂52.4Median Age
🏠$431,300Median Home Value▲ 55% above avg
🎓73.5%College Grads▲ 90% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Other: 5.2%Race
White94.8%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
6%
18–24
18%
25–44
12%
45–64
53%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.48
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads73.5% ▲ 90% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate25 (11.4%)
Associates33 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree161 (73.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 11.4%Associates: 15.1%Graduate: 73.5%Edu
HS Grad11.4%
Associates15.1%
Graduate73.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.2%Renter: 33.8%Tenure
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
18%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,066 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$431,300 ▲ 55% above avg
Home/Income Ratio12.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units517
Vacant Units310

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
64%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Work From Home
46%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
66%
About Rodanthe, NC

Rodanthe is a city in North Carolina, located in Dare County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 306 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.4 years.

Economically, Rodanthe is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,066 is well below the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rodanthe is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $431,300, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 66.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rodanthe is highly educated. 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.77%).

Rodanthe, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Rodanthe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27968 306 $34,066 $431,300 5.2% 73.5% 66.2%