27826 ZIP Code — Fairfield, NC

Hyde County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27826 is located in Fairfield, North Carolina, within Hyde County. It covers approximately 159.82 square miles and serves a population of 1,116 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27826

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,750. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 27826 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,116

population

159.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27826 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27826

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27875 Scranton (11.6 mi) 27885 Swanquarter (12.6 mi) 27824 Engelhard (12.9 mi) 27925 Columbia (14.1 mi) 27928 Creswell (19.1 mi) 27810 Belhaven (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,116
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	159.82 sq mi
Water area	2.07 sq mi
Latitude	35.5990
Longitude	-76.2607
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	74.8%	56.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	38.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	4.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,116

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$44,750

Median household income

$13,441

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

334

Housing units

6.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

112

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

212

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	256	22.9%
18 and over	860	77.1%
65 and over	138	12.4%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.3%

Black or African American 43.2%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	576	51.3%
Black or African American	485	43.2%
Two or more races	49	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.5%
Other race	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.8%	56.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	38.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	4.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	6.0%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 20.6%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	20.6%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	3.9%
$150k–$200k	15.7%
Median income	$44,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	43.0%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	25.7%
1970–1979	2.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	23.2%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	36.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	57.4%
3 or more	7.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	64.2%
Propane / LP gas	32.8%
Fuel oil	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	44.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	69	33.8%
Female householder, no spouse	45	22.1%
Households with children under 18	64	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	83	40.7%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.3%	16.4%
Married	25.5%	58.2%
Separated	6.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	25.4%
Divorced	13.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 49.2%

Some college, no degree 10.2%

Associate's degree 22.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	195	83.0%
High school	40	17.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 53.5%

Agriculture & mining 24.8%

Professional & management 7.8%

Public administration 7.0%

Construction 6.2%

Education & healthcare 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	45.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	24.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	49.6%
Carpool	35.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 32.4%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.0%
Retirement income	58.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	20.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	26.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	32.5%
65 and over	55.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,083	97.0%
Spanish	20	1.8%
Other Indo-European	20	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,105	99.0%
Born in same state	1,094	98.0%
Born in different state	730	65.4%
Foreign born	11	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	344	30.8%
French	46	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	1.7%
English	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	18.3%
Internet access	78.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27826

What city is ZIP code 27826 in?

ZIP code 27826 is primarily assigned to Fairfield, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27826 in?

ZIP code 27826 falls within Hyde County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27826?

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 27826 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 27826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 27826 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 27826 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27826?

18% of residents in ZIP code 27826 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 27826 in?

ZIP code 27826 observes the EST timezone.