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Avon, NC
Census-designated place in Dare County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27915.
Population
339
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
149
ZIP codes
1
Avon and its ZIP codes
Avon at a glance
- Avon is 32% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Avon, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dare County. PPP loans are for Avon.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,717
20,728 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,613
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$532M
FY 2026, $14,403 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Avon, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
381
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12,409
39.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 40°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Avon, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Avon
1 in or overlapping Avon. Population shown
Cities near Avon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BuxtonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 7.8 |
| FriscoCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.8 |
| HatterasCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| SalvoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| WavesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| RodantheCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| OcracokeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Avon, NC in?
- Avon is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Avon, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Avon include 27915.
- What is the population of Avon, NC?
- About 339 people live in Avon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Avon?
- Nearby places include Buxton (7.4 mi), Frisco (8.9 mi), Hatteras (13 mi), Salvo (14 mi), Waves (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023