27948 ZIP Code
Kill Devil Hills, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27948 |
| City/Town: | Kill Devil Hills |
| County: | Dare |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,579 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,517 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,867 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,081 |
| Median Home Value: | $341,800 |
| Land Area: | 9.3 sq miles
24.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.1 sq miles
15.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0192, -75.6922 |
Population Information (27948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,579 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,171 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,408 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 596 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 463 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 606 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 571 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 823 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,049 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,544 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,332 | 18.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,218 | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,135 | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,550 | 12.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 578 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 114 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $341,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,442 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,081 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,412 | 53.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,669 | 46.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,111 | 76.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,301 | 24.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,520 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 147 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 334 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,709 | 18.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,364 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,121 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,447 | 25.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,398 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27948 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,517 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,813 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,151 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,867 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,490 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,958 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 433 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,389 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,200 | 74.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 925 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 833 | 12.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,915 | 86.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 138 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 23 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 88 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 502 | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 913 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,178 | 9.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,173 | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 679 | 5.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 32 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 462 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27948 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 80 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 171 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 222 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 356 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 520 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,234 | 22.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 670 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,257 | 23.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 527 | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 375 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27948 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,548 | 79.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 417 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 65 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 75 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 694 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27948 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 117 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 915 | 13.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 436 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 85 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 914 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 206 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 13 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 426 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,102 | 15.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 991 | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,210 | 17.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 284 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 259 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,706 | 85.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,160 | 72.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,391 | 27.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,774 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27948 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,345 | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,829 | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,334 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 97 | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 103 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 305 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27948 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,308 | 82.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 74 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 173 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 199 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 555 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 191 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 378 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 203 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27948 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 646 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,601 | 15.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,256 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,407 | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,935 | 19.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 655 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 349 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 115 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 117 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27948 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 71 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 270 | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,161 | 21.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,089 | 50.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,108 | 20.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 382 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27948 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 137 | 2.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 116 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,117 | 94.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 27 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27948 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 53 | 1.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,454 | 26.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,191 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,714 | 31.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27948 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 79 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 98 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 67 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 379 | 9.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,023 | 24.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,662 | 40.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 777 | 18.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27948 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,755 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $630 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,442 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (27948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,412 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,479 | 45.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 712 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,050 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,161 | 21.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,139 | 21.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,845 | 34.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27948 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,314 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,678 | 31.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,638 | 49.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 109 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 824 | 15.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,451 | 27.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27948 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,351 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 254 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 22 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,010 | 43.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 417 | 17.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 648 | 27.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,516 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 763 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,480 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,325 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 73 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 846 | 63.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 406 | 30.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27948 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,569 | 92.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 863 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 265 | 30.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 598 | 69.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 462 | 53.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27948 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,991 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 344 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 588 | 170.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 588 | 170.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 588 | 170.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 47 | 13.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 433 | 125.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 5.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27948 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,983 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,642 | 88.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,341 | 11.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 920 | 7.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 338 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 83 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27948 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,412 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,319 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
Kill Devil Hills, NC27948