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Manteo, NC
Town in Dare County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27954.
Population
2,020
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,076
ZIP codes
1
Manteo and its ZIP codes
Manteo at a glance
- Manteo is about 4.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,777 a year, 16% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $444,400 (54% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,204 a month.
Local data for Manteo, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manteo, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,777
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$444,400
Median rent
$1,204/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
44.6%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (198), German Americans (180), Guatemalan Americans (165).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dare County. PPP loans are for Manteo.
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
Manteo, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manteo, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manteo, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Manteo
1 in or overlapping Manteo. Population shown
Cities near Manteo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Nags HeadTown | 2.8 mi | 6.6 |
| WancheseCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Manns HarborCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4 |
| Kill Devil HillsTown | 8.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Kitty HawkTown | 12 mi | 8.1 |
| Southern ShoresTown | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| DuckTown | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| RodantheCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| WavesCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| SalvoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| GrandyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manteo, NC in?
- Manteo is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Manteo, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Manteo include 27954.
- What is the population of Manteo, NC?
- About 2,020 people live in Manteo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manteo?
- Nearby places include Nags Head (2.8 mi), Wanchese (4.1 mi), Manns Harbor (7.2 mi), Kill Devil Hills (8.5 mi), Kitty Hawk (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023