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Ocracoke, NC
Census-designated place in Hyde County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27960.
Population
723
Land area
8.6sq mi
People per sq mi
84
ZIP codes
1
Ocracoke and its ZIP codes
Ocracoke at a glance
- Ocracoke is 62% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,583 a year, 7% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $456,200 (58% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,408 a month.
Local data for Ocracoke, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ocracoke, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,583
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$456,200
Median rent
$1,408/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
39.7%
Median age
49.8
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (171), Scottish Americans (110), Cuban Americans (108).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hyde County. PPP loans are for Ocracoke.
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
PPP loans
$2.6M
72 loans, 546 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ocracoke, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle4.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ocracoke, 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
85° / 40°F
58.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ocracoke, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Ocracoke
1 in or overlapping Ocracoke. Population shown
Cities near Ocracoke
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HatterasCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| FriscoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| BuxtonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 7.8 |
| EngelhardCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.2 |
| AvonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.3 |
| AtlanticCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| Swan QuarterCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ocracoke, NC in?
- Ocracoke is in Hyde County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Ocracoke, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ocracoke include 27960.
- What is the population of Ocracoke, NC?
- About 723 people live in Ocracoke, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ocracoke?
- Nearby places include Hatteras (15 mi), Frisco (20 mi), Buxton (23 mi), Engelhard (27 mi), Avon (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023