ZIP code 27949
Where is ZIP code 27949?
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
Dare County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27949 belongs to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in Dare County. 27949 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 252. About 8,251 people live in the 27949 area, where the median household income is $120,662. The closest ZIP codes are 27948 (Kill Devil Hills, 4.2 mi southeast), 27964 (Point Harbor, 5.3 mi west) and 27941 (Harbinger, 6.7 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 27949 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Kitty Hawk |
| Also accepted | Duck, Southern Shores, Southrn Shore |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Dare County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 252 |
| Coordinates | 36.0646, -75.7057 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 279 |
Population and income in 27949
| Population | 8,251 · higher than 59% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 544 · higher than 75% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 55.3 years · higher than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $120,662 · higher than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $67,976 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 55% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $677,600 · higher than 99% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,306 a month |
| Housing units | 8,994 |
| Households | 3,589 (2.3 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 15.18 sq mi (plus 22.48 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27949. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27949
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27948 | Kill Devil Hills, NC | 4.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 27964 | Point Harbor, NC | 5.3 mi W | Standard |
| 27941 | Harbinger, NC | 6.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 27966 | Powells Point, NC | 7.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 27947 | Jarvisburg, NC | 11.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 27954 | Manteo, NC | 11.9 mi S | Standard |
| 27959 | Nags Head, NC | 13.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 27981 | Wanchese, NC | 14.4 mi S | Standard |
| 27939 | Grandy, NC | 15.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 27965 | Poplar Branch, NC | 18.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 27953 | Manns Harbor, NC | 18.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 27927 | Corolla, NC | 18.7 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27949 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27949
123 MAIN ST
KITTY HAWK NC 27949
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts DUCK, SOUTHERN SHORES and SOUTHRN SHORE as the city name for 27949. Avoid Collington: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27949-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27949?
- 27949 is a Kitty Hawk, North Carolina ZIP code. Duck, Southern Shores and Southrn Shore are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 27949 in?
- ZIP code 27949 is in Dare County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27949 in?
- 27949 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27949?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27949 use area code 252.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27949?
- About 8,251 people live in ZIP code 27949, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27949?
- The median household income in 27949 is $120,662 a year, higher than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27949?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27949 are 27948 (Kill Devil Hills, 4.2 miles), 27964 (Point Harbor, 5.3 miles), 27941 (Harbinger, 6.7 miles) and 27966 (Powells Point, 7.8 miles).