27824 ZIP Code — Engelhard, NC

Hyde County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27824 is located in Engelhard, North Carolina, within Hyde County. It covers approximately 162.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,445 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27824

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $75,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $29,844. Poverty affects 63% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27824 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,445

population

162.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Engelhard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27826 Fairfield (12.9 mi) 27885 Swanquarter (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,445
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	162.19 sq mi
Water area	19.43 sq mi
Latitude	35.5246
Longitude	-76.0504
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	252

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	56.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	38.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	4.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,445

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$29,844

Median household income

$13,834

Per capita income

$75,200

Median home value

$796

Median monthly rent

61.8%

Home ownership

63.2%

Poverty rate

18.0%

Unemployment

658

Housing units

5.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

128

10–14

129

15–19

20–24

25–34

151

35–44

45–54

113

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	483	33.4%
18 and over	962	66.6%
65 and over	237	16.4%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 36.1%

White 34.2%

Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

Two or more races 14.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	612	36.1%
White	581	34.2%
Hispanic or Latino	252	14.8%
Two or more races	252	14.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	56.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	38.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	4.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	6.0%

Under $10k 28.6%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 29.1%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	28.6%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	29.1%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	1.2%
Median income	$29,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 43.4%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,200
Median rent / month	$796
Owner occupied	61.8%
Renter occupied	38.2%
Vacant	27.5%
Single-family detached	54.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	22.9%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	3.8%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	4.2%
3 bedrooms	60.8%
4 bedrooms	30.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	59.7%
3 or more	4.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	49.5%
Propane / LP gas	47.1%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	138	20.9%
Cohabiting couple	230	34.8%
Male householder, no spouse	64	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	228	34.5%
Households with children under 18	257	38.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	192	29.1%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	22.9%
Married	35.6%	23.5%
Separated	2.1%	13.3%
Widowed	12.9%	12.4%
Divorced	28.5%	27.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.6%

Some HS, no diploma 25.0%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.4%
Bachelor's or higher	5.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	412	90.7%
High school	42	9.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 28.4%

Retail trade 15.2%

Construction 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Other services 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Public administration 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Professional & management 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.4%
Service	24.3%
Sales & office	39.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	2.8%
Self-employed	27.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.7%
Carpool	34.4%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	10.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 63.2%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 44.7%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 75.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	14.8%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	21.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	32.8%
65 and over	21.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.9%
Public insurance	71.7%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,445	100.0%
Spanish	110	7.6%
Other Indo-European	110	7.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,335	92.4%
Born in same state	1,335	92.4%
Born in different state	808	55.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	110	7.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	94	6.5%
French	82	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	85.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27824

What city is ZIP code 27824 in?

ZIP code 27824 is primarily assigned to Engelhard, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27824 in?

ZIP code 27824 falls within Hyde County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27824?

63% of residents in ZIP code 27824 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 27824 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 27824 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27824?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 27824 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 27824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 27824 in?

ZIP code 27824 observes the EST timezone.