ZIP Code 27826

ZIP code 27826 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 191.5 square miles in Fairfield, Hyde County, North Carolina. The area is home to 1,379 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27826 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27826 sits at —, while per-capita income is $14,517. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27826 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 27826 sits relative to North Carolina and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →