ZIP Code 27948: Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Kill Devil Hills, NC uses ZIP code 27948, which falls within Dare County, North Carolina. Its reference point is at latitude 36.0088 and longitude -75.6757 (36°00'31.7"N 75°40'32.5"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 27948
27948 is the only ZIP code listed for Kill Devil Hills, NC in our directory.
Across Dare County there are 14 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 27949 in Kitty Hawk, NC, about 5.3 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 27948 |
|---|---|
| City | Kill Devil Hills |
| County | Dare County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 36.0088 |
| Longitude | -75.6757 |
| DMS | 36°00'31.7"N 75°40'32.5"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 27949 (Kitty Hawk, 5.3 mi) |
All ZIP codes in Kill Devil Hills, NC · All North Carolina ZIP codes
Map of ZIP Code 27948
Map centered on 36.0088, -75.6757. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 27948
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 27948, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 27948, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Kitty Hawk, NC (5.3 mi north), Manteo, NC (7.9 mi south) and Point Harbor, NC (8.4 mi northwest). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Kitty Hawk, NC – 5.3 mi north
- Manteo, NC – 7.9 mi south
- Point Harbor, NC – 8.4 mi northwest
- Nags Head, NC – 9.4 mi southeast
- Harbinger, NC – 10 mi northwest
- Wanchese, NC – 10 mi south
- Powells Point, NC – 11 mi northwest
- Jarvisburg, NC – 15 mi northwest
- Manns Harbor, NC – 16 mi southwest
- Avon, NC – 16 mi south
Schools Near Kill Devil Hills, NC
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 27948 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Kill Devil Hills and Dare County.
Searching nearby communities such as Kitty Hawk and Manteo can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 27948.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Kill Devil Hills, NC are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 27948.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Kill Devil Hills, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 27948 may also use facilities in nearby Kitty Hawk, Manteo and Point Harbor.
Shopping and Dining in Kill Devil Hills
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 27948 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 27948.
To research local history, try searching for Dare County records and archives along with the name Kill Devil Hills.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 27948, Kitty Hawk lies about 5.3 mi to the north, Manteo lies about 7.9 mi to the south, Point Harbor lies about 8.4 mi to the northwest, Nags Head lies about 9.4 mi to the southeast and Harbinger lies about 10 mi to the northwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Kill Devil Hills show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 27948
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Kill Devil Hills - Wright Brothers National Memorial - 20180829163816”): Nomad manhattan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for ZIP code 27948 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.