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ZIP 27948

Pop. 12,436·Dare County·2nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,499/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+57.2%
vs US Median
+$534
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 27948 · $2,499
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,110
Research median
$1,590/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

Annual cost
$29,988/yr
At $2,499/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyDare County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +57.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27948 (Kill devil hills, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,436
Median income
$86,193
Median age
48.4
Renters
25.8%
Age distribution
17.4%
14.6%
29.7%
17.3%
21%
Under 1817.4%
18–3414.6%
35–5429.7%
55–6417.3%
65+21%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
84.1%
White84.1%
Black0.7%
Hispanic9.8%
Asian0.8%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
17.5%
34.1%
43.5%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma17.5%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+43.5%
Housing tenure
74.2%
25.8%
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27948 in Kill devil hills, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,562 → $86,193
up 27.6%
Population
12,154 → 12,436
up 2.3%
Renter share
26.3% → 25.8%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 43.5%
+5.0 pts
Median age
47.5 → 48.4
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $67,562 in 2021 to $86,193 more recently. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 12,154 residents to roughly 12,436. College-educated residents now make up 43.5% of adults here, versus 38.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

ZIP code 27948 covers Kill devil hills, NC. The median rent here is $2,499/mo as of March 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($86,193/yr), ZIP 27948 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27948?

As of March 21, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27948 (Kill devil hills, NC) is $2,499. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27948 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27948's median rent of $2,499/mo is $534 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27948 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27948 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #2 out of 219 ZIPs tracked at $2,499/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27948?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,499/mo in ZIP 27948. The local median household income is $86,193/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27948?

Rent in ZIP 27948 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 21, 2026.

Is ZIP 27948 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27948 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,499/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($86,193/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27948 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27948 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.8% of ZIP 27948 households are renters, while 74.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27948 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 27948 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27948 reflects March 21, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,499/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 27948's median household income ($86,193/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27948 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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