Zip code 27826: Fairfield, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27826?

27826 is assigned to Fairfield, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27826 in?

27826 is mostly in Hyde County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 27826?

About 821 people live in 27826, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 27826?

The closest zip codes to 27826 are 27885, 27824, 27810, 27925, 27875.

Residential delivery areaHyde CountyEastern Time

Population

821

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

160 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 27826

27826 is a rural zip code in Fairfield, North Carolina (Hyde County), covering 160 sq mi of land. About 821 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 45.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 40.6 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; education; and cleaning and personal care. 42% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 27826 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy72.8%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%12th of 789 in NC
Self-employed workers41.8%
99th
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%7th of 798 in NC
Government workers39.6%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%21st of 798 in NC
Average commute40.6 min
97th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min22nd of 771 in NC
Median age45.1
86th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1280th of 802 in NC
Diversity index65.3
84th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.487th of 802 in NC
Poverty rate18.6%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%181st of 788 in NC
Homeownership rate81.3%
81st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%246th of 788 in NC
Median earnings per worker$53,125
64th
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279138th of 788 in NC
Work from home15.4%
63rd
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%200th of 799 in NC
Uninsured rate8.1%
60th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%498th of 797 in NC
Veterans5.9%
51st
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%532nd of 801 in NC
Broadband access88.8%
27th
U.S. 91% · NC 90.1%362nd of 788 in NC
Residents 65 and older11.6%
15th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%699th of 802 in NC
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%611th of 802 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher11.9%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%710th of 799 in NC
Healthcare workers4.4%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%703rd of 798 in NC
Population821
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404704th of 802 in NC
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi800th of 802 in NC
Per capita income$14,517
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385778th of 799 in NC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%768th of 799 in NC
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%749th of 760 in NC
Residents under 183.8%
1st
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%763rd of 802 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%725th of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.326
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477751st of 781 in NC

Measure	27826	Hyde	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Housing vacancy	72.8%	34.3%	12.5%	10.1%	99th	12th of 789
Self-employed workers	41.8%	24.2%	9.8%	10%	99th	7th of 798
Government workers	39.6%	16.6%	13.8%	14.5%	99th	21st of 798
Average commuteWeakness	40.6 min	30.5 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	97th	22nd of 771
Median age	45.1	47.1	39.1	38.9	86th	280th of 802
Diversity index	65.3	59.4	58.4	61.4	84th	87th of 802
Poverty rateWeakness	18.6%	22.2%	13%	12.5%	81st	181st of 788
Homeownership rateStrength	81.3%	71.9%	66.6%	65.2%	81st	246th of 788
Median earnings per worker	$53,125	$32,804	$46,279	$49,666	64th	138th of 788
Work from home	15.4%	0.8%	16.3%	15.1%	63rd	200th of 799
Uninsured rate	8.1%	15.6%	9.9%	8.4%	60th	498th of 797
Veterans	5.9%	5.6%	7.4%	6.2%	51st	532nd of 801
Broadband access	88.8%	72%	90.1%	91%	27th	362nd of 788
Residents 65 and older	11.6%	19.6%	17.2%	17.2%	15th	699th of 802
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	3.9%	9.1%	14.1%	10th	611th of 802
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.9%	14.7%	35.7%	35.7%	5th	710th of 799
Healthcare workers	4.4%	2.6%	9.5%	9.7%	2nd	703rd of 798
Population	821	4,592	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	704th of 802
Population density	5/sq mi	8/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	800th of 802
Per capita incomeWeakness	$14,517	$24,731	$41,385	$44,673	1st	778th of 799
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	2.5%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	768th of 799
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	62.5%	48.9%	51.1%	1st	749th of 760
Residents under 18	3.8%	18%	21.8%	22%	1st	763rd of 802
Tech workers	0%	4.4%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	725th of 798
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.326	0.405	0.477	0.483	1st	751st of 781

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

29%

35–44

20%

45–54

18%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

45.1

Under 18

3.8%

65 and over

11.6%

Race and ethnicity

White43%
Black39%
Hispanic7%
Asian0%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial10%

Diversity index

65.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 80
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 55%
Married couples: 46.3%
Living alone: 35%
Veterans (of adults): 5.9%
Male / female: 90% / 10%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

44%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

26%

$150–200k

21%

$200k+

Median household income

27826

—

Hyde Co.

$53,713

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$14,517

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

21.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.326

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27826

—

Hyde Co.

$124,000

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27826

—

Hyde Co.

$1,263

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 294
Owner-occupied: 81.3%
Vacant: 72.8%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

53%

Carpooled

32%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

22%

20–29

32%

30–44

45–59

60+

29%

Average commute

40.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

11.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

26%

Education

21%

Cleaning and personal care

19%

Sales

15%

Production

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

40%

Agriculture and mining

26%

Manufacturing

23%

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$53,125

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

41.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

39.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27826	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$71,563	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

47%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
Households with broadband: 88.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.5%
No internet access: 11.3%
Without health insurance: 8.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Fairfield
State: North Carolina
County: Hyde County
Center point: 35.5953° N, 76.2436° W
Land area: 160 sq mi
Water area: 2.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

27826 spans 2 counties

Hyde County74% of land
Tyrrell County26% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Fairfield (unincorporated)4% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 27826

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27885	Swanquarter, NC	12 mi	1,003	$59,784	$124,600
27824	Engelhard, NC	14 mi	1,109	$42,589	$79,900
27810	Belhaven, NC	15 mi	3,336	$51,277	$173,900
27925	Columbia, NC	17 mi	3,382	$41,522	$161,100
27875	Scranton, NC	18 mi	379	$21,991	$103,700
27928	Creswell, NC	18 mi	1,834	$65,625	$143,500
27860	Pantego, NC	23 mi	1,546	$62,083	$145,300
27953	Manns Harbor, NC	25 mi	999	$53,250	$254,700
27978	Stumpy Point, NC	27 mi	237	$60,192	$336,400
28552	Lowland, NC	27 mi	201	$63,841	$98,800
28537	Hobucken, NC	29 mi	5	—	—
27970	Roper, NC	30 mi	2,439	$37,578	$132,200

Questions about 27826

What city is zip code 27826?

27826 is assigned to Fairfield, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27826 in?

27826 is mostly in Hyde County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 27826?

About 821 people live in 27826, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27826 in?

27826 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 27826?

The closest zip codes to 27826 are 27885, 27824, 27810, 27925, 27875.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27826, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.