Southern Shores
Town in Dare County, North Carolina
Southern Shores is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, with 3,090 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kitty Hawk, 3.3 miles S.
- 3,090residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.2 km²
- 783 / sq mipopulation density
- 27949ZIP code
About Southern Shores
Southern Shores is a town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It is located on the Outer Banks and the population was 3,107 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Southern Shores
- Median household income
- $131,429
- Median home value
- $712,300
- Median age
- 58.7
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Southern Shores had 3,090 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,090 |
|---|---|
| Density | 783 per sq mi (302 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Southern Shores at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Dare County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,090 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.95 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1167° N, 75.7330° W |
| ZIP code | 27949 |
| Official website | southernshores.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3763130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Southern Shores
- Kitty Hawk3.3 mi S
- Duck5.0 mi N
- Kill Devil Hills7.7 mi SE
- Grandy11.6 mi NW
- Nags Head13.4 mi SE
- Manns Harbor15.3 mi S
- Manteo15.8 mi S
- Wanchese19.8 mi S
- Coinjock20.2 mi NW
- Camden28.3 mi NW
- Elizabeth City30.7 mi NW
- Columbia31.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Southern Shores
What county is Southern Shores in?
Southern Shores is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Southern Shores, NC?
3,090 people lived in Southern Shores at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Southern Shores, NC?
The ZIP code of Southern Shores is 27949.
What is the elevation of Southern Shores?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Southern Shores?
Kitty Hawk (3.3 mi), Duck (5.0 mi), Kill Devil Hills (7.7 mi), Grandy (11.6 mi), Nags Head (13.4 mi).
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