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 Low-density area
- $59,784
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Swanquarter, Hyde County, North Carolina, home to just 984 residents across 328.0 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27885 reports a modest median household income of $59,784 (14% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,621. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,600 (52% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $1,394; owner occupancy is 77.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the North Carolina and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 27885.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 27885
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Swanquarter, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27885.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 27885?
40.9
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$25,621
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 27885 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Swanquarter, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,784 38th percentile higher than 38% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
483housing units
483
Total Housing Units
375
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,600
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27885, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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