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Hyde County, NC
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Hyde County, North Carolina.
Population
4,592
Land area
612sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Hyde County
Hyde County at a glance
- Hyde County is 97% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,713, 26% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,000 (57% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,263 a month.
- Its largest cities are Ocracoke (723), Swan Quarter (458) and Engelhard (174).
Local data for Hyde County, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hyde County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,713
Poverty rate
22.2%
Median home value
$124,000
Median rent
$1,263/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (446), Irish Americans (409), Mexican Americans (225).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.4 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
PPP loans
$6.3M
190 loans, 1,151 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$56.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hyde County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.1%
- Carpooled21.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.1%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hyde County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
218
Most often 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hyde County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hyde County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hyde County, NC?
- Ocracoke is the largest city or town in Hyde County, with about 723 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hyde County?
- Hyde County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27824, 27826, 27875, 27885, 27960.
- What is the population of Hyde County, NC?
- About 4,592 people live in Hyde County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hyde County?
- Hyde County borders Beaufort County, Dare County, Washington County, Tyrrell County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023