| Official Zip Code Name | Kitty Hawk |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Dare |
| Area Code | 252 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | DUCK SOUTHERN SHORES SOUTHRN SHORE |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | COLLINGTON |
| Current Population: | 6947 |
| Racial Majority: | White 95.94% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 91.2% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income | $68424 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $96310 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 19.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 0 - 13 ft. |
| Area | 15 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.10400600, -75.72941000 |
The current unemployment level in 27949 is 3.5% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.1% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.6% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 4.3%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 27949 increased to 6947 from 6088 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 27949 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 27949 public schools is White. 22.5% of students in 27949 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6732 | 95.94% | 6618 | +2% |
| Black Or African American | 3 | 0.04% | 37 | -92% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 1.64% | 156 | -26% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 27 | 0.38% | 9 | +200% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.47% | 52 | -37% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 2 | -100% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 72 | 1.52% | 72 | +49% |
| White | 91.2% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6947 | 6088 |
| Male Population | 49.00% | |
| Female Population | 51.00% | |
| Total Households | 2991 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 22.5% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $68424 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 32.30% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 40.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 27.70% |
| 27949 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 3 | Greg Murphy | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 27949 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 | ||
| 27948 - Kill Devil Hills |
| 27927 - Corolla |
| Kitty Hawk, NC |
| Southern Shores, NC |
| Kill Devil Hills, NC |
Zip Code 27949 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 36 | 36 | 42 | 50 | 59 | 68 | 72 | 71 | 67 | 57 | 47 | 39 | 54 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 52 | 54 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 86 | 81 | 72 | 63 | 56 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.65 | 3.33 | 4.55 | 3.17 | 4.15 | 4.55 | 5.22 | 5.67 | 4.94 | 4.06 | 3.49 | 3.6 | 51.39 |