Nags Head ZIP Code List — Dare County, NC
There is one unique ZIP code in Nags Head, North Carolina and it is 27959. Area code: 252.
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ZIP codes
14.69
sq mi land
14.29
sq mi water
252
area code
Nags Head, NC ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Nags Head, NC (1)
Demographics & statistics
3,158
Population
59.7
Median age
$87,560
Median household income
$55,717
Per capita income
$427,300
Median home value
$920
Median monthly rent
80.7%
Home ownership
1.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
4,866
Housing units
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
21
Under 5
19
57
5–9
50
99
10–14
88
21
15–19
19
89
20–24
79
99
25–34
87
115
35–44
101
189
45–54
167
153
55–59
136
103
60–64
92
513
65–74
454
162
75–84
143
54
85+
48
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 374 | 11.8% |
| 18 and over | 2,784 | 88.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,374 | 43.5% |
| Median age | 59.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black or African American
1.4%
Other race
0.9%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,960 | 90.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 116 | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 105 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
0.6%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
13.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 13.8% |
| Median income | $87,560 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
3.3%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k–$300k
19.7%
$300k–$500k
36.1%
$500k–$1M
27.9%
$1M+
5.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $427,300 |
| Median rent / month | $920 |
| Owner occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter occupied | 19.3% |
| Vacant | 69.2% |
| Single-family detached | 79.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.03 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 31.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 38.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.1% |
| 3 or more | 10.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.6% |
| Electricity | 95.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 858 | 53.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 113 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 312 | 19.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 312 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 218 | 13.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 880 | 55.2% |
| Average household size | 1.93 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 19.4% | 13.6% |
| Married | 63.0% | 63.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 12.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
15.7%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
35.0%
Graduate / professional
17.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 52.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 36 | 9.7% |
| Kindergarten | 40 | 10.8% |
| Elementary school | 204 | 55.0% |
| High school | 54 | 14.6% |
| College / grad school | 37 | 10.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
19.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.8%
Finance & real estate
13.0%
Public administration
11.7%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Education & healthcare
8.6%
Wholesale trade
6.2%
Professional & management
5.0%
Construction
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Other services
2.3%
Transportation & utilities
0.8%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.3% |
| Service | 11.8% |
| Sales & office | 39.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.7% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 4.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
1.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
1.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 55.3% |
| Retirement income | 47.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 17.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.5% |
| Visited dentist | 74.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.7% |
| Teeth loss | 8.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 289 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 6.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 9.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.7% |
| Public insurance | 48.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,118 | 98.7% |
| Spanish | 21 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 13 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,114 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 3,073 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 838 | 26.5% |
| Foreign born | 41 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 44 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 26 | 59.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 659 | 20.9% |
| Italian | 587 | 18.6% |
| Arab | 349 | 11.1% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 1% |
| English | 26 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 19 | 0.6% |
| German | 10 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 9 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 5 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.5% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Nags Head, NC?
Nags Head, NC has one ZIP code: 27959.
What is the main ZIP code for Nags Head, NC?
The primary ZIP code for Nags Head, NC is 27959. The city uses area code 252 for phone service.
What county is Nags Head, NC in?
Nags Head is located in Dare County, North Carolina.
How many ZIP codes are in Nags Head, NC?
Nags Head, NC has 1 ZIP code.
What ZIP code covers the Nags Head Pier and the downtown oceanfront district along Beach Road?
The Nags Head Pier and downtown oceanfront area are located in ZIP code 27959, which encompasses the main tourist and commercial district along the Outer Banks.
What is the ZIP code for the Kill Devil Hills border area of Nags Head near the northern residential neighborhoods?
The northern residential areas of Nags Head near the Kill Devil Hills border are served by ZIP code 27959, which covers the entire municipality of Nags Head.