| Official Zip Code Name | Kill Devil Hills |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Dare |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Current Population: | 10862 |
| Racial Majority: | White 91.93% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 88.4% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.0% |
| Median Household Income | $51479 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $53820 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 23.7 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 0 - 7 ft. |
| Area | 9 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.01676600, -75.68401500 |
The current unemployment level in 27948 is 7.0% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 4.1% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.7% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.6%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 27948 increased to 10862 from 9201 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 27948 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 27948 public schools is White. 29.6% of students in 27948 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10012 | 91.93% | 9614 | +4% |
| Black Or African American | 111 | 1.02% | 101 | +10% |
| Hispanic | 552 | 5.07% | 801 | -31% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 11 | 0.1% | 37 | -70% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 121 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 5 | -100% |
| Other Race | 8 | 0% | 8 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 175 | 1.88% | 175 | +17% |
| White | 88.4% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 6.5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3.3% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10862 | 9201 |
| Male Population | 50.90% | |
| Female Population | 49.10% | |
| Total Households | 4528 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 29.6% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 33.3% |
| Median Household Income | $51479 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 48.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 36.80% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 15.10% |
| 27948 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 3 | Greg Murphy | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 27948 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 6 | Robert Hanig | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 27959 - Nags Head |
| 27949 - Kitty Hawk |
| Kill Devil Hills, NC |
| Kitty Hawk, NC |
| Southern Shores, NC |
Zip Code 27948 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 36 | 37 | 43 | 51 | 59 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 67 | 57 | 47 | 40 | 54 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 52 | 54 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 81 | 72 | 63 | 56 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.66 | 3.31 | 4.57 | 3.17 | 4.17 | 4.61 | 5.24 | 5.69 | 4.95 | 4.1 | 3.49 | 3.64 | 51.59 |