Kill Devil Hills
Town in Dare County, North Carolina
Kill Devil Hills is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, with 7,656 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kitty Hawk, 4.5 miles NW.
- 7,656residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 5.6 sq miland area · 14.5 km²
- 1,365 / sq mipopulation density
- 27948ZIP code
About Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 7,633 at the 2020 census. It is the most populous settlement in both Dare County and on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The Kill Devil Hills micropolitan statistical area, consisting of all of Dare County, is part of the larger Virginia Beach–Norfolk combined statistical area.
The town was founded and developed on the site of the Wright brothers' first controlled, powered airplane flights on December 17, 1903, chosen for its good winds. It was commemorated by the Wright Brothers National Memorial, which was dedicated in 1932. At the time of the Wright Flyer flights, the town of Kill Devil Hills did not exist, and it did not receive its municipal charter until 1953. Kitty Hawk, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) north, was the nearest settlement at the time and is popularly noted as the site of the first flight.
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Living in Kill Devil Hills
- Median household income
- $89,773
- Median home value
- $442,200
- Median rent
- $1,626/mo
- Median age
- 48.5
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Kill Devil Hills had 7,656 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,656 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,365 per sq mi (527 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kill Devil Hills at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Dare County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 7,656 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.61 sq mi (14.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0171° N, 75.6714° W |
| ZIP code | 27948 |
| Official website | kdhnc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3735720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kill Devil Hills
- Kitty Hawk4.5 mi NW
- Nags Head5.7 mi SE
- Southern Shores7.7 mi NW
- Manteo8.3 mi S
- Manns Harbor10.2 mi SW
- Wanchese12.3 mi S
- Duck12.6 mi N
- Grandy19.0 mi NW
- Coinjock27.8 mi NW
- Rodanthe31.5 mi S
- Columbia32.5 mi W
- Waves33.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Kill Devil Hills
What county is Kill Devil Hills in?
Kill Devil Hills is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Kill Devil Hills, NC?
7,656 people lived in Kill Devil Hills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kill Devil Hills, NC?
The ZIP code of Kill Devil Hills is 27948.
What is the elevation of Kill Devil Hills?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kill Devil Hills?
Kitty Hawk (4.5 mi), Nags Head (5.7 mi), Southern Shores (7.7 mi), Manteo (8.3 mi), Manns Harbor (10.2 mi).
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