Question 1

Is 27948 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27948 in Kill Devil Hills has a crime score of 65/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Kill Devil Hills city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 27948 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 27948?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27948 has a school score of 61/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 27948 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Kill Devil Hills district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 27948 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 27948?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 27948 is approximately $555K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 27948 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 27948 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 27948 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 27948 has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100, which is below average for the Kill Devil Hills metro. The score weights crime (40%), schools (35%), and relative property value (25%). A score below 60 typically reflects above-average crime rates, below-average school proficiency, or both — though the property value component may show strong relative value (more home per dollar). Reviewing the component scores and the Full Reports for crime, schools, and real estate separately will give a clearer picture than the composite alone.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
First Flight Elementary School	PK–05	285	62%	57%
First Flight Middle School	06–08	604	55%	59%
First Flight High School	09–12	874	3%	57%

— ZIP 27948

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