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Duck, NC
Town in Dare County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27949.
Population
669
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
277
ZIP codes
1
Duck and its ZIP codes
Duck at a glance
- Duck is 25% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $136,250 a year, 88% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $767,500 (about 2.7 times the North Carolina figure) and median rent is $1,500 a month.
Local data for Duck, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Duck, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$136,250
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$767,500
Median rent
$1,500/mo
Homeownership
89.0%
Bachelor's or higher
68.0%
Median age
61.6
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (125), Irish Americans (92), Italian Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dare County. PPP loans are for Duck.
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
How people get to work
Duck, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone42.0%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home50.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Duck, 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
86° / 36°F
46.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Duck, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Duck
1 in or overlapping Duck. Population shown
Cities near Duck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Southern ShoresTown | 4.5 mi | 3.9 |
| GrandyCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Kitty HawkTown | 8.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Kill Devil HillsTown | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| CoinjockCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Nags HeadTown | 20 mi | 6.6 |
| Manns HarborCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4 |
| ManteoTown | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| WancheseCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.7 |
| CamdenCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Duck, NC in?
- Duck is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Duck, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Duck include 27949.
- What is the population of Duck, NC?
- About 669 people live in Duck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Duck?
- Nearby places include Southern Shores (4.5 mi), Grandy (7.7 mi), Kitty Hawk (8.2 mi), Kill Devil Hills (12 mi), Coinjock (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023