Wanchese, North Carolina
Wanchese: Township in Dare County, North Carolina
About
Wanchese is a township located in the county of Dare in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Wanchese
| Population : | 1,642 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Dare County |
| Postal code : | 27981 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 14.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 09:12:21 (5th December 2025) |
Geography
Wanchese is located at 35°50'34"N 75°38'19"W (35.8426700, -75.6385100).
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Wanchese zip code is 27981.
County name: Dare, County
fips: 37055
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wanchese, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAB | Virginia Beach, Virginia | 19th St. and Pacific Ave. | BUS |
Post offices near Wanchese
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wanch Post Office | Wanchese (NC) | 27981 |
Other cities in Dare County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dare County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kill Devil Hills | 7,413 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Kitty Hawk | 3,598 | Town in North Carolina |
| Nags Head | 2,997 | City in Dare County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Southern Shores | 2,997 | Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States |
| Manteo | 1,468 | Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States |
| Duck | 394 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Wanchese distances to largest North Carolina cities
