Duck
Town in Dare County, North Carolina
Duck is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, with 742 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Southern Shores, 5.0 miles S.
- 742residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.3 km²
- 307 / sq mipopulation density
- 27964ZIP code
About Duck
Duck is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 742. Duck is the northernmost incorporated town in Dare County and the Outer Banks' newest town, incorporated on May 1, 2002. Duck offers visitors outdoor recreational activities, summer events and concerts, watersports, fine dining, shopping, art galleries, and a nationally known jazz festival, as well as the 11-acre (4.5 ha) Town Park and soundside boardwalk.
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Living in Duck
- Median household income
- $136,250
- Median home value
- $767,500
- Median rent
- $1,500/mo
- Median age
- 61.6
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Duck had 742 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 742 |
|---|---|
| Density | 307 per sq mi (119 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Duck at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Dare County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 742 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.42 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.30 sq mi (3.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1866° N, 75.7541° W |
| ZIP code | 27964 |
| Official website | townofduck.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3718060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Duck
- Southern Shores5.0 mi S
- Grandy7.8 mi NW
- Kitty Hawk8.3 mi S
- Kill Devil Hills12.6 mi S
- Coinjock15.8 mi NW
- Nags Head18.3 mi SE
- Manns Harbor20.0 mi S
- Manteo20.7 mi S
- Wanchese24.7 mi S
- Camden25.0 mi W
- Elizabeth City28.0 mi W
- Moyock31.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Duck
What county is Duck in?
Duck is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Duck, NC?
742 people lived in Duck at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Duck, NC?
The ZIP code of Duck is 27964.
What is the elevation of Duck?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Duck?
Southern Shores (5.0 mi), Grandy (7.8 mi), Kitty Hawk (8.3 mi), Kill Devil Hills (12.6 mi), Coinjock (15.8 mi).
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