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Salvo, NC
Census-designated place in Dare County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27972, 27982.
Population
220
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
227
ZIP codes
2
Salvo and its ZIP codes
Local data for Salvo, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dare County. PPP loans are for Salvo.
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
PPP loans
$514K
11 loans, 75 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Salvo, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salvo, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Salvo
2 in or overlapping Salvo. Population shown
Cities near Salvo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WavesCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.7 |
| RodantheCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1 |
| AvonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| BuxtonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.8 |
| WancheseCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.7 |
| FriscoCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.8 |
| HatterasCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| ManteoTown | 26 mi | 1.9 |
| Nags HeadTown | 27 mi | 6.6 |
| Manns HarborCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salvo, NC in?
- Salvo is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Salvo, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Salvo include 27972, 27982.
- What is the population of Salvo, NC?
- About 220 people live in Salvo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salvo?
- Nearby places include Waves (1.5 mi), Rodanthe (3.1 mi), Avon (14 mi), Buxton (21 mi), Wanchese (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023