Waves
Census-designated place in Dare County, North Carolina
Waves is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Dare County, North Carolina, with 172 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Salvo, 1.4 miles S.
- 172residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 255 / sq mipopulation density
- 27982main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Waves
Waves is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. It is on Hatteras Island, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks. As of the 2020 census, Waves had a population of 172. Waves, along with Rodanthe and Salvo, are part of the settlement of Chicamacomico.
The residents of Waves are governed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Waves is part of District 4, along with Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras, Rodanthe and Salvo.
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Waves had 172 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 172 |
|---|---|
| Density | 255 per sq mi (98 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waves at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Dare County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 172 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.67 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5694° N, 75.4653° W |
| ZIP codes | 27982, 27972 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3771440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waves
- Salvo1.4 mi S
- Rodanthe1.6 mi N
- Avon16.3 mi S
- Wanchese21.2 mi NW
- Buxton23.0 mi S
- Frisco23.5 mi S
- Manteo25.0 mi NW
- Hatteras27.0 mi SW
- Nags Head27.4 mi N
- Manns Harbor28.8 mi NW
- Kill Devil Hills33.0 mi N
- Kitty Hawk37.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Waves
What county is Waves in?
Waves is in Dare County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Waves, NC?
172 people lived in Waves at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waves, NC?
The main ZIP code is 27982. Other ZIP codes: 27972.
What is the elevation of Waves?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waves?
Salvo (1.4 mi), Rodanthe (1.6 mi), Avon (16.3 mi), Wanchese (21.2 mi), Buxton (23.0 mi).
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