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ZIP code 27959: Nags Head, NC

27959 is a ZIP code in Nags Head, North Carolina, mainly in Dare County, part of the Kill Devil Hills, NC micro area. About 3,170 people live here.

Population
3,170
Median household income
$91,264
Typical home value
$710,300+0.4% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,005gross, per month
Median age
58.4
Homeowners
82.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 27959 details

CityNags Head
StateNorth Carolina
CountyDare County
Metro areaKill Devil Hills, NC
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area14.7 sq mi, plus 14.3 sq mi of water
Population density216 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher50.9% of adults 25+
Average commute22.5 minutes
Center coordinates35.89194, -75.60344

ZIP codes near 27959

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
27981Wanchese, NC3.3 mi1,969
27954Manteo, NC4.8 mi7,237
27948Kill Devil Hills, NC10.1 mi12,436
27953Manns Harbor, NC16.4 mi999
27949Kitty Hawk, NC17.0 mi8,251
27968Rodanthe, NC17.3 mi781
27978Stumpy Point, NC17.9 mi237
27941Harbinger, NC18.5 mi641

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 27959?

A typical home in ZIP code 27959 is worth about $710,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $91,264 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 27959

What city is ZIP code 27959?

ZIP code 27959 is in Nags Head, NC, in Dare County.

What county is ZIP code 27959 in?

27959 is mainly in Dare County, North Carolina.

What is the population of ZIP code 27959?

About 3,170 people live in ZIP code 27959, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 27959 in?

27959 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.