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Fairfield, NC
Census-designated place in Hyde County, North Carolina.
Population
81
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
0
Fairfield and its ZIP codes
Fairfield at a glance
- Fairfield is 95% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Fairfield, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hyde County. PPP loans are for Fairfield.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,547
1,705 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,767
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$34.6M
FY 2026, $7,546 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfield, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
218
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
989
32.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
54.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfield, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Fairfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Swan QuarterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| EngelhardCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| BelhavenTown | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| CreswellTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| PantegoTown | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| ColumbiaTown | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| HobuckenCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfield, NC in?
- Fairfield is in Hyde County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Fairfield, NC?
- About 81 people live in Fairfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfield?
- Nearby places include Swan Quarter (11 mi), Engelhard (13 mi), Belhaven (22 mi), Creswell (24 mi), Pantego (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023