Swanquarter, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27885

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

984
3/sq mi
$59,784
Median income
$124,600
Median home value
7.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Swanquarter pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27885 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27885 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 328.0 square miles in Swanquarter, Hyde County, North Carolina. The area is home to 984 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 27885 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27885 sits at $59,784 (14% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $25,621. The poverty rate stands at 19.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $124,600 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $1,394 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27885 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 27885 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 27885

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27885.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27885, Swanquarter, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

984

Population

328.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27885?

40.9

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 53.7%
African American 31.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$59,784

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$25,621

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 27885 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,784 29th percentile higher than 29% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 40.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.5%

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

What does housing look like?

483

Total Housing Units

375

Occupied Units

108

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$124,600

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,394

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 27885, employing approximately 92 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,678,000.

21

Businesses

92

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 14.3%
Retail trade 3 14.3%
Finance and insurance 3 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 14.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27885 in?
ZIP code 27885 (Swanquarter) 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 27885?
ZIP code 27885 in Swanquarter, NC has a population of 984 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27885?
The median household income in ZIP 27885 is $59,784, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27885?
The median home value in ZIP 27885 is $124,600, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27885?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27885 is White at 53.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27885?
ZIP code 27885 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 92 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27885?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27885 are: Wholesale trade (3), Retail trade (3), Finance and insurance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27885?
In ZIP code 27885, 40.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.5% 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 27885?
In ZIP code 27885, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27885?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27885 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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