27885 ZIP Code — Swanquarter, NC

Hyde County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27885 is located in Swanquarter, North Carolina, within Hyde County. It covers approximately 124.02 square miles and serves a population of 734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 252.

About ZIP code 27885

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $49,333. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 27885 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

734

population

124.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27885 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27885

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27885. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Swanquarter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27826 Fairfield (12.6 mi) 27875 Scranton (13.5 mi) 27824 Engelhard (14.3 mi) 28537 Hobucken (19.1 mi) 27810 Belhaven (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	734
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	124.02 sq mi
Water area	107.78 sq mi
Latitude	35.4161
Longitude	-76.2666
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	57.2%	56.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	38.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	4.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

734

Population

People per sq mi

66.0

Median age

$49,333

Median household income

$27,243

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,293

Median monthly rent

62.4%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

423

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

25–34

109

35–44

155

55–59

60–64

65–74

141

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4	0.5%
18 and over	730	99.5%
65 and over	383	52.2%
Median age	66.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.9%

Black or African American 21%

Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

Other race 11.6%

Group	Count	%
White	464	55.9%
Black or African American	174	21%
Hispanic or Latino	96	11.6%
Other race	96	11.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	56.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	42.8%	38.8%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	4.9%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 21.7%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 36.9%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	21.7%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	36.9%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
Median income	$49,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.1%

$50k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,293
Owner occupied	62.4%
Renter occupied	37.6%
Vacant	30.8%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	18.4%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	26.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	33.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	47.0%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.9%
Electricity	19.7%
Propane / LP gas	37.6%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	231	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	40	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	12	3.0%
Female householder, no spouse	113	28.5%
Households with children under 18	16	4.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	248	62.6%
Average household size	1.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	18.1%
Married	75.3%	57.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.2%
Divorced	7.2%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 26.9%

Associate's degree 26.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	4	50.0%
College / grad school	4	50.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 31.3%

Manufacturing 26.3%

Agriculture & mining 24.1%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Professional & management 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.5%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	4.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	29.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.7%
Government	39.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	9.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.9

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	39.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	17.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	13.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.9%
Public insurance	53.6%
No insurance	19.8%
Uninsured under 19	20.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	734	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	694	94.6%
Born in same state	684	93.2%
Born in different state	612	83.4%
Foreign born	10	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	40	5.4%
Not a US citizen	40	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	135	18.4%
French	38	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	3.5%
Irish	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.0%
Internet access	79.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27885

What city is ZIP code 27885 in?

ZIP code 27885 is primarily assigned to Swanquarter, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27885 in?

ZIP code 27885 falls within Hyde County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27885 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 27885 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27885?

7% 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 27885 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 27885 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27885 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 27885 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 27885 in?

ZIP code 27885 observes the EST timezone.