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Rodanthe, NC
Census-designated place in Dare County, North Carolina.
Population
781
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
817
ZIP codes
0
Rodanthe and its ZIP codes
Rodanthe at a glance
- Rodanthe is about 3.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Rodanthe, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rodanthe, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
2.3%
Homeownership
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
45.9
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (59), Irish Americans (51), Italian Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dare County. PPP loans are for Rodanthe.
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
Rodanthe, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked27.8%
- Bicycle6.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rodanthe, 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° / 40°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rodanthe, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Rodanthe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WavesCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.7 |
| SalvoCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1 |
| AvonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| WancheseCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.7 |
| ManteoTown | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| Nags HeadTown | 24 mi | 6.6 |
| BuxtonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.8 |
| FriscoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.8 |
| Manns HarborCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4 |
| HatterasCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rodanthe, NC in?
- Rodanthe is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Rodanthe, NC?
- About 781 people live in Rodanthe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rodanthe?
- Nearby places include Waves (1.6 mi), Salvo (3.1 mi), Avon (17 mi), Wanchese (20 mi), Manteo (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023