Wanchese
Census-designated place in Dare County, North Carolina
Wanchese is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dare County, North Carolina, with 1,522 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Manteo, 4.1 miles N.
- 1,522residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.1 km²
- 326 / sq mipopulation density
- 27981ZIP code
About Wanchese
Wanchese ( WAHN-cheez) is a census-designated place (CDP) on Roanoke Island in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It was named after Wanchese, the last known ruler of the Roanoke Native American tribe encountered by English colonists in the sixteenth century. As of the 2020 census, Wanchese had a population of 1,522. Today, Wanchese is the center of commercial fishing and boatbuilding on the Outer Banks.
The residents of Wanchese are governed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Wanchese is part of District 1, along with Manteo, Roanoke Island and Manns Harbor .
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Living in Wanchese
- Median household income
- $88,750
- Median home value
- $311,800
- Median rent
- $1,073/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Wanchese had 1,522 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,522 |
|---|---|
| Density | 326 per sq mi (126 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wanchese at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Dare County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,522 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.67 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8402° N, 75.6417° W |
| ZIP code | 27981 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3770920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wanchese
- Manteo4.1 mi N
- Nags Head7.2 mi N
- Manns Harbor8.8 mi NW
- Kill Devil Hills12.3 mi N
- Kitty Hawk16.4 mi N
- Rodanthe19.7 mi SE
- Southern Shores19.8 mi N
- Waves21.2 mi SE
- Salvo22.4 mi SE
- Duck24.7 mi N
- Grandy30.4 mi NW
- Engelhard30.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wanchese
What county is Wanchese in?
Wanchese is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Wanchese, NC?
1,522 people lived in Wanchese at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wanchese, NC?
The ZIP code of Wanchese is 27981.
What is the elevation of Wanchese?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wanchese?
Manteo (4.1 mi), Nags Head (7.2 mi), Manns Harbor (8.8 mi), Kill Devil Hills (12.3 mi), Kitty Hawk (16.4 mi).
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