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Kill Devil Hills, NC
Town in Dare County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27948.
Population
7,761
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,384
ZIP codes
1
Kill Devil Hills and its ZIP codes
Kill Devil Hills at a glance
- Kill Devil Hills is about 6.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 124th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $89,773 a year, 24% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $442,200 (53% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,626 a month.
Local data for Kill Devil Hills, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kill Devil Hills, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,773
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$442,200
Median rent
$1,626/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
44.8%
Median age
48.5
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,277), Irish Americans (1,118), Mexican Americans (521).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dare County. PPP loans are for Kill Devil Hills.
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
Kill Devil Hills, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kill Devil Hills, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kill Devil Hills, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Kill Devil Hills
1 in or overlapping Kill Devil Hills. Population shown
Cities near Kill Devil Hills
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kitty HawkTown | 4.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Nags HeadTown | 7.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Southern ShoresTown | 7.9 mi | 3.9 |
| ManteoTown | 8.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Manns HarborCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| DuckTown | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| WancheseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| GrandyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.8 |
| CoinjockCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kill Devil Hills, NC in?
- Kill Devil Hills is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Kill Devil Hills, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kill Devil Hills include 27948.
- What is the population of Kill Devil Hills, NC?
- About 7,761 people live in Kill Devil Hills, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kill Devil Hills?
- Nearby places include Kitty Hawk (4.4 mi), Nags Head (7.7 mi), Southern Shores (7.9 mi), Manteo (8.5 mi), Manns Harbor (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023