City

Salvo, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Dare County  ·  North Carolina

👥228Population
💰$64,405Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$366,700Median Home Value▲ 32% above avg
🎓43.7%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
5%
25–44
35%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
College Grads43.7% ▲ 13% above avg
HS Graduate43 (23.8%)
Some College34 (18.8%)
Associates25 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree79 (43.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.8%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 13.8%Graduate: 43.6%Edu
HS Grad23.8%
Some College18.8%
Associates13.8%
Graduate43.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
53%
$300k–$500k
47%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,405 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$366,700 ▲ 32% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units709
Vacant Units615

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
35%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
50%
About Salvo, NC

Salvo is a city in North Carolina, located in Dare County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 228 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Salvo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,405 is below the national average.

The real estate market in Salvo is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $366,700, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salvo is well-educated. 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Salvo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27972 228 $64,405 $366,700 0.0% 43.7% 72.3%