| City: | Avon, North Carolina |
| Names to Avoid: | Kinnakeet |
| County: | Dare County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:55:35 PM |
| Population: | 832 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 252 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.3368, -75.5100 |
| Land Area: | 8.16 sq mi |
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Avon sits on Hatteras Island along North Carolina's Outer Banks, where summer vacationers outnumber year-round residents nearly 3 to 1. Of 1,632 housing units, 71% are used seasonally (1,154 units), making this one of the state's most vacation-dominant communities. The year-round population of 832 residents swells dramatically during beach season.
The Avon post office maintains 731 PO Boxes for just 414 households. That's a 1.77x adoption rate. It happens because seasonal homeowners keep boxes year-round, vacation renters need temporary mail access, and many properties lack standard street addressing. This is a PO Box Only Zone, so there's no alternative mail delivery option across the 8 square mile territory. Limited rural carrier service supplements PO Box infrastructure, but boxes remain the primary access point.
Street names tell the story of a coastal community. NC 12 Highway runs through town as the main artery. Residential streets bear nautical names: Tarpon Drive, Starboard Drive, Harbor Road, Dolphin Lane, Marlin Drive. Fish species dominate the naming scheme (Angelfish, Sailfish, Pompano, Wahoo, Barracuda). Maritime references like Portside Drive, Anchor Court, and Brigantine Court reinforce the fishing village character.
With a median age of 56.6 years, Avon functions as both a vacation community and a retirement destination. Most residents (88% or 364 of 414 households) own their homes, typical of established beach towns. Median home values of $292,400 sit below the Outer Banks average, making Avon more accessible than resort areas to the north. The community isn't isolated from education: 43% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.
Avon was historically known as Kinnakeet, and this name still appears on Kinnakeet Boulevard and Kinnakeet Reef streets. USPS recognizes Kinnakeet as an alias but doesn't accept it for mailing. The name comes from the Algonquian language and refers to the area's original inhabitants.
Street names heavily feature fish species (Tarpon, Marlin, Dolphin, Wahoo, Sailfish, Pompano, Barracuda) and maritime references (Starboard, Portside, Harbor, Anchor, Brigantine), with the historic Kinnakeet name preserved in several streets.
ZIP Code 27915 has 832 residents and 414 households (average 2.01 persons per household). The median age is 56.6 years, significantly older than the state (39.4) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.5%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 832Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 339Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 102.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $35,365Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 414Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $400,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.01Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.97Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 502 | 577 | 839 | 949 | 926 | 830 | 848 | 665 | 421 | 474 | 361 | 370 | 364 | 339 |
| Decennial Census | 777 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 832 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 56.6
Male Median Age: 58.4
Female Median Age: 52.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 26 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 52 | 35 | 48 | 56 | 31 | 10 | 7 |
| Female | 21 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 17 | 32 | 32 | 43 | 44 | 41 | 41 | 10 | 15 | 7 |
| Total | 34 | 20 | 27 | 33 | 26 | 42 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 53 | 53 | 95 | 79 | 89 | 97 | 41 | 25 | 14 |
| White: | 770 | 92.44% |
| Black: | 7 | 0.84% |
| Hispanic:* | 33 | 3.96% |
| Asian: | 6 | 0.72% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.12% |
| Other: | 16 | 1.92% |
| Total: | 833 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 410 | 49.28% | 58.4 years |
| Females: | 422 | 50.72% | 52.9 years |
| Total: | 832 | 100% | 56.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 267 | 78.76% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 63 | 18.58% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 9 | 2.65% |
| Total Population: | 339 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 330 | 97.35% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 2.65% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $35,365, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $26,163 (42.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,713. Family households earn a median of $60,568 versus $34,657 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,911). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $36,765, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $36,765 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.1%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.7%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,528 | $61,853 | $63,542 | $63,225 | $56,406 | $40,326 | $37,639 | $33,125 | $26,652 | $26,729 | $30,154 | $33,750 | $0 | $35,365 |
| Median Family Income | $108,478 | $90,565 | $74,667 | $64,850 | $64,566 | $63,214 | $65,092 | $65,375 | $48,625 | $48,864 | $73,173 | $56,136 | $65,179 | $60,568 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,281 | $20,083 | $41,283 | $41,445 | $40,917 | $33,581 | $33,837 | $22,891 | $24,669 | $24,009 | $25,664 | $33,370 | $35,474 | $34,657 |
| Median Male Income | $93,583 | $84,295 | $42,228 | $45,833 | $0 | $30,388 | $30,167 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $52,692 | $41,023 | $41,136 | $37,262 | $0 | $33,412 | $33,285 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,894 | $0 | $36,765 |
| Employed: | 190 | 56.05% |
| Unemployed: | 41 | 12.09% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 108 | 31.86% |
| Total: | 339 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 80 | 42.11% |
| Service: | 47 | 24.74% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 63 | 33.16% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 190 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $400,500, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $150,800 (60.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $196,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.65% (55.44% with a mortgage, 44.56% free-and-clear) and renters 15.35% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 85.34%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $249,700 | $248,100 | $255,400 | $247,200 | $244,500 | $258,400 | $263,300 | $224,000 | $204,100 | $257,300 | $251,300 | $261,000 | $292,400 | $400,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 35 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $723 | $1,269 | $992 | $972 | $964 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 107 | 46.93% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 86 | 37.72% |
| Renter Occupied: | 35 | 15.35% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 228 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 228 | 14.66% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,327 | 85.34% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,555 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,414 | 90.93% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 75 | 4.82% |
| Other Units: | 66 | 4.24% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,555 | 100% |
In 2024, 32.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 23.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 22.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 27.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 27.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 11 | 3.24% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 121 | 35.69% |
| Some college, no degree: | 96 | 28.32% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 111 | 32.74% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 339 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 328 | 96.76% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 111 | 32.74% |
| Private Insurance: | 194 | 49.24% |
| Public Insurance: | 120 | 30.46% |
| No Insurance: | 80 | 20.30% |
| Total: | 394 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 314 | 79.70% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 27.3% | 22.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 27915 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 64 business establishments, employing about 427 people with an annual payroll of $20,872,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,385Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 64Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,498,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $20,872,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 427Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 27915 is located in Dare County, North Carolina, within the Kill Devil Hills, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28620) and North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 33,920 people, about 2.45% of whom live in ZIP Code 27915. It covers 8.16 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.974 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Kill Devil Hills, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 28620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 33,920Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 8.16 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 4.974 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7810.08 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3702780Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Avon CDP; North CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 27915 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.