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Kitty Hawk, NC
Town in Dare County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27949.
Population
3,724
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
459
ZIP codes
1
Kitty Hawk and its ZIP codes
Kitty Hawk at a glance
- Kitty Hawk is about 2.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $94,450 a year, 30% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $535,000 (85% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,309 a month.
Local data for Kitty Hawk, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kitty Hawk, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,450
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$535,000
Median rent
$1,309/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
43.4%
Median age
49.3
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (452), Italian Americans (369), German Americans (343).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dare County. PPP loans are for Kitty Hawk.
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
Kitty Hawk, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kitty Hawk, 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 Kitty Hawk, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Kitty Hawk
1 in or overlapping Kitty Hawk. Population shown
Cities near Kitty Hawk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Southern ShoresTown | 3.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Kill Devil HillsTown | 4.4 mi | 5.6 |
| DuckTown | 8.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Nags HeadTown | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| ManteoTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Manns HarborCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| GrandyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| WancheseCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| CoinjockCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kitty Hawk, NC in?
- Kitty Hawk is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Kitty Hawk, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kitty Hawk include 27949.
- What is the population of Kitty Hawk, NC?
- About 3,724 people live in Kitty Hawk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kitty Hawk?
- Nearby places include Southern Shores (3.6 mi), Kill Devil Hills (4.4 mi), Duck (8.2 mi), Nags Head (12 mi), Manteo (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023