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27943

Hatteras, NC

Total Population
458
Median Household Income
$47,067
Median Home Value
$470,900
Median Rent
$1,563

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$47,067
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$470,900
100.9% above state median
Rent
$1,563
100% above state median
Median Age
33.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Hatteras, NC 27943

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Hatteras, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 48.1% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 33.7 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.0%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 0.2%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$47,067
-37.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.33 people

Total Households
186
Family Households
52.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
73.2%
#2 Industry
Education
22.0%
#3 Industry
Mining
2.4%
Total Employed Residents:82

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.5%
1 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:199
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
100.0%
169 employed
Labor Force
230
0 unemployed
Median Age
33.7 years
Per Capita Income
$21,626
Poverty Rate
0.2%

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