Hyde County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
4,508
population (2021)
-22.4%
pop change since 2010
37095
FIPS code
Hyde County ZIP code map
About Hyde County
Hyde County is located in North Carolina and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 4,508 as of 2021,
a decrease of
22.4% from 5,810 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hyde County is 37095.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 4,508 |
| 2010 population | 5,810 |
| Change | -22.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37095 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hyde County
ZIP codes for Hyde County, NC (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27824 | Engelhard | Hyde | View map |
| 27826 | Fairfield | Hyde | View map |
| 27875 | Scranton | Hyde | View map |
| 27885 | Swanquarter | Hyde | View map |
| 27960 | Ocracoke | Hyde | View map |
Demographics & statistics
3,459
Population
45.8
Median age
$38,381
Median household income
$16,753
Per capita income
$76,100
Median home value
$522
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
29.7%
Poverty rate
23.0%
Unemployment
1,571
Housing units
4.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
19
Under 5
14
145
5–9
111
198
10–14
153
59
15–19
46
6
20–24
5
193
25–34
149
322
35–44
248
195
45–54
150
166
55–59
128
187
60–64
144
288
65–74
222
171
75–84
131
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 743 | 14.2% |
| 18 and over | 2,716 | 85.8% |
| 65 and over | 821 | 29.9% |
| Median age | 45.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.8%
Black or African American
34%
Hispanic or Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
8.6%
Other race
2.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,722 | 44.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,306 | 34% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 382 | 9.9% |
| Two or more races | 329 | 8.6% |
| Other race | 102 | 2.7% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.9%
$15k–$25k
24.9%
$25k–$35k
18.2%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
20.8%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
2.3%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 24.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 18.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 2.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| Median income | $38,381 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.6%
$50k–$100k
44.7%
$100k–$150k
16.7%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k–$300k
7.6%
$300k–$500k
3.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $76,100 |
| Median rent / month | $522 |
| Owner occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter occupied | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 32.1% |
| Single-family detached | 61.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 28.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.89 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.1% |
| 3 or more | 9.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.7% |
| Electricity | 49.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 503 | 39.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 270 | 11.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 160 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 461 | 35.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 337 | 18.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 586 | 44.9% |
| Average household size | 1.97 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.0% | 14.4% |
| Married | 49.2% | 44.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 27.8% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
HS graduate
43.7%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
14.2%
Bachelor's degree
3.7%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 4.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 607 | 43.4% |
| High school | 86 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 12.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
26.6%
Manufacturing
24.2%
Agriculture & mining
14.3%
Public administration
10.3%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Retail trade
3.8%
Professional & management
3.8%
Education & healthcare
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Other services
1.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.2%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.9% |
| Service | 10.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.9% |
| Production & transportation | 44.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.1% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 13.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 2.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 17.5% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.1 |
Poverty
All people
29.7%
Under 18 years
33.1%
18 and over
22.1%
Married-couple families
26.3%
Female-led households
18.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 56.5% |
| Retirement income | 41.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 30.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 29.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.2% |
| No physical activity | 29.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 22.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.0% |
| Visited dentist | 54.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 21.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 226 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 33.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 36.7% |
| 65 and over | 45.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.6% |
| Public insurance | 59.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,426 | 99.3% |
| Spanish | 130 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 130 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,298 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 3,277 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 2,285 | 71.8% |
| Foreign born | 21 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 161 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 40 | 25.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 551 | 15.9% |
| Italian | 232 | 6.7% |
| French | 166 | 4.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 5 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 3 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 49.9% |
| Internet access | 77.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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