Hyde County, NC ZIP Codes
7 ZIP codes cover all or part of Hyde County, North Carolina: 27810, 27860, 27824, 27885, 27826, 27960 and 27875. The Census Bureau counts 4,592 residents in the county, with a median household income of $53,713 and a median home value of $124,000. Median household income ranges from $42,589 in 27824 to $62,083 in 27860. Its largest communities include Belhaven, Ocracoke, Swan Quarter, Engelhard and Fairfield.
Hyde County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,592 |
| Households | 1,939 |
| Median household income | $53,713 |
| Median home value | $124,000 |
| Median age | 47.1 |
| Median rent | $1,263 |
All 7 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,917 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 3,773 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $42,589 (27824) to $62,083 (27860) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $52,483 |
| Homeowners | 72.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 12 routes, 4,022 homes (6 of 7 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Hyde County: 27860 ($62,083)
- Most residents: 27810 (3,336 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27885 (77.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 27885 (33.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 27860 (20.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 27860 (31.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 27810 ($173,900)
Every ZIP code in Hyde County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27810 | Belhaven | 3,336 | 1,617 | $51,277 | $173,900 | 69.0% | 21.2% | 6.7% | 5 | 2,200 | 60% of its land |
| 27860 | Pantego | 1,546 | 494 | $62,083 | $145,300 | 71.7% | 27.1% | 20.7% | 2 | 834 | 15% of its land |
| 27824 | Engelhard | 1,109 | 559 | $42,589 | $79,900 | 69.6% | 21.8% | 15.8% | 1 | 400 | 100% of its land |
| 27885 | Swanquarter | 1,003 | 375 | $59,784 | $124,600 | 77.1% | 33.3% | 19.0% | 1 | 392 | 100% of its land |
| 27826 | Fairfield | 821 | 80 | — | — | 81.3% | 17.5% | 16.9% | 2 | 238 | 74% of its land |
| 27960 | Ocracoke | 723 | 387 | $77,583 | $456,200 | 76.7% | 37.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 27875 | Hyde County | 379 | 261 | $21,991 | $103,700 | 82.4% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 1 | 182 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Hyde County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Belhaven — 1,577 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Ocracoke — 723 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Swan Quarter — 458 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Engelhard — 174 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Fairfield — 81 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Hyde County, NC?
- 27810, 27860, 27824, 27885, 27826, 27960 and 27875. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Hyde County?
- 4,592 residents in 1,939 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Hyde County?
- $53,713 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $42,589 (27824) to $62,083 (27860).
- Which Hyde County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27860, at $62,083, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Hyde County?
- For the 6 of 7 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 12 carrier routes reaching 4,022 residential and 223 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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