Nags Head
Town in Dare County, North Carolina
Nags Head is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, with 3,168 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Manteo, 3.5 miles SW.
- 3,168residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.1 km²
- 479 / sq mipopulation density
- 27954ZIP code
About Nags Head
Nags Head is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It is a busy vacation spot because of its beaches and sand dunes of Jockey's Ridge. The population was 3,146 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Nags Head
- Median household income
- $91,264
- Median home value
- $490,800
- Median rent
- $1,005/mo
- Median age
- 58.4
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Nags Head had 3,168 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,168 |
|---|---|
| Density | 479 per sq mi (185 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nags Head at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Dare County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,168 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.62 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9440° N, 75.6234° W |
| ZIP code | 27954 |
| Official website | townofnagshead.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3745880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nags Head
- Manteo3.5 mi SW
- Kill Devil Hills5.7 mi NW
- Wanchese7.2 mi S
- Manns Harbor9.3 mi W
- Kitty Hawk10.2 mi NW
- Southern Shores13.4 mi NW
- Duck18.3 mi NW
- Grandy24.7 mi NW
- Rodanthe25.8 mi S
- Waves27.4 mi S
- Salvo28.7 mi S
- Coinjock33.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Nags Head
What county is Nags Head in?
Nags Head is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Nags Head, NC?
3,168 people lived in Nags Head at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nags Head, NC?
The ZIP code of Nags Head is 27954.
What is the elevation of Nags Head?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nags Head?
Manteo (3.5 mi), Kill Devil Hills (5.7 mi), Wanchese (7.2 mi), Manns Harbor (9.3 mi), Kitty Hawk (10.2 mi).
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