PlainZIP

Scranton, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27875

Hyde County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

517
4/sq mi
$21,991
Median income
$103,700
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Scranton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27875 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27875 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Scranton, Hyde County, North Carolina, home to just 517 residents across 143.6 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27875 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $21,991 (68% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $23,792. Local economic indicators show a 26.4% poverty rate alongside 13.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $103,700 (60% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 82.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27875, plus 4 more within Hyde County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27875, Scranton, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

517

Population

143.6

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27875?

63.5

Median Age

38.8%

Male

61.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 52.0%
African American 35.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$21,991

Median Household Income

-68% vs state

$23,792

Per Capita Income

26.4%

Poverty Rate

13.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27875 ranks nationally

Scranton, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$21,991 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

289

Total Housing Units

261

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

1.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.4%
Renter 17.6%

$103,700

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

1994

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 27875 vs 27810 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
27810 Belhaven, NC 4,377 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hyde County

27824 standard
Engelhard, NC
Pop: 1,476
27826 standard
Fairfield, NC
Pop: 1,379
27885 standard
Swanquarter, NC
Pop: 984
27960 standard
Ocracoke, NC
Pop: 948

Related Areas

Hyde County Scranton, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27875 in? ▼
ZIP code 27875 (Scranton) is located in Hyde County, North Carolina. Hyde County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hyde-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27875? ▼
ZIP code 27875 in Scranton, NC has a population of 517 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27875? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27875 is $21,991, which is 71% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27875? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27875 is $103,700, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27875? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27875 is White at 52.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27875? ▼
In ZIP code 27875, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27875? ▼
In ZIP code 27875, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27875? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27875 is 26.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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