Salvo
Census-designated place in Dare County, North Carolina
Salvo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dare County, North Carolina, with 303 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waves, 1.4 miles N.
- 303residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 313 / sq mipopulation density
- 27972main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Salvo
Salvo is a census-designated place located in Dare County, North Carolina, United States, on Hatteras Island, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks. As of the 2020 census, Salvo had a population of 303. Originally (with Rodanthe and Waves) part of the settlement of Chicamacomico, Salvo was originally known as "Clarks" or "Clarksville."
The name "Salvo" allegedly stems from the American Civil War, during which a passing Union vessel spotted the settlement, which was not marked on their maps. The commanding officer ordered an attack, and a sailor marked the site on his map with the word "Salvo." The name was formally given to the town when it received a post office in 1901. The Salvo post office, ZIP code 27972, one of the smallest postal facilities in the United States, was damaged by an arsonist in 1992. A new post office was constructed later in the decade for all of Chicamacomico. Hurricane Irene in August 2011 damaged much of the Outer Banks area including Salvo.
The residents of Salvo are governed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Salvo is part of District 4, along with Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras, Rodanthe and Waves.
On June 24, 2014, a Virginia vacationer became buried alive in beach sand when trying to dig a tunnel, and then died.
Salvo Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
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Salvo had 303 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 303 |
|---|---|
| Density | 313 per sq mi (121 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salvo at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Dare County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 303 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.97 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5485° N, 75.4682° W |
| ZIP codes | 27972, 27982 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3758940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salvo
- Waves1.4 mi N
- Rodanthe3.0 mi N
- Avon14.8 mi S
- Buxton21.6 mi S
- Frisco22.1 mi S
- Wanchese22.4 mi NW
- Hatteras25.7 mi SW
- Manteo26.3 mi NW
- Nags Head28.7 mi N
- Manns Harbor29.9 mi NW
- Kill Devil Hills34.3 mi N
- Kitty Hawk38.6 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Salvo
What county is Salvo in?
Salvo is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Salvo, NC?
303 people lived in Salvo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salvo, NC?
The main ZIP code is 27972. Other ZIP codes: 27982.
What is the elevation of Salvo?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salvo?
Waves (1.4 mi), Rodanthe (3.0 mi), Avon (14.8 mi), Buxton (21.6 mi), Frisco (22.1 mi).
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