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Hatteras, NC
Census-designated place in Dare County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27943.
Population
152
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
96
ZIP codes
1
Hatteras and its ZIP codes
Hatteras at a glance
- Hatteras is 56% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Hatteras, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dare County. PPP loans are for Hatteras.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 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
PPP loans
$2.2M
46 loans, 351 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Hatteras, 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° / 41°F
61.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hatteras, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Hatteras
1 in or overlapping Hatteras. Population shown
Cities near Hatteras
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FriscoCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 4.8 |
| BuxtonCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 7.8 |
| AvonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| OcracokeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.6 |
| SalvoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| EngelhardCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.2 |
| WavesCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| RodantheCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hatteras, NC in?
- Hatteras is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Hatteras, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hatteras include 27943.
- What is the population of Hatteras, NC?
- About 152 people live in Hatteras, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hatteras?
- Nearby places include Frisco (5.1 mi), Buxton (7.8 mi), Avon (13 mi), Ocracoke (15 mi), Salvo (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023