27948 ZIP Code – Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
27948 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, part of Dare County with a population of approximately 12,579 residents. The median household income is $78,517 — above the North Carolina average and near the national average. Median home values of $341,800 are above the national average, with 74.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,442 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 87% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.8%, below the national average. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. At 47.9, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 27954, 27941, 27949.
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ZIP 27948 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27948 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $78k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $341k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,442 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 43.3% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27954 – Manteo
- 27941 – Harbinger
- 27949 – Kitty Hawk
- 27959 – Nags Head
- 27964 – Point Harbor
- 27981 – Wanchese
- 27966 – Powells Point
- 27947 – Jarvisburg
- 27939 – Grandy
- 27953 – Manns Harbor
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27954 | MANTEO | 6,937 | $75,877 |
| 27941 | HARBINGER | 493 | $38,224 |
| 27949 | KITTY HAWK | 7,874 | $103,429 |
| 27959 | NAGS HEAD | 3,158 | $87,560 |
| 27964 | POINT HARBOR | 673 | $63,771 |