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Tyrrell County, NC
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Tyrrell County, North Carolina.
Population
3,423
Land area
391sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Tyrrell County
Tyrrell County at a glance
- Tyrrell County is 96% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,685 a year, 42% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,500 (43% below North Carolina) and median rent is $644 a month.
Local data for Tyrrell County, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tyrrell County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,685
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$644/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
47.8
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (240), Irish Americans (202), Scottish Americans (172).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,206
972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,999
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$213M
FY 2026, $65,754 per person
PPP loans
$3.8M
76 loans, 716 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$6,723
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Tyrrell County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.6%
- Carpooled25.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tyrrell County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
136
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
423
16.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 33°F
55.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tyrrell County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Tyrrell County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Tyrrell County, NC?
- Columbia is the largest city or town in Tyrrell County, with about 759 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Tyrrell County?
- Tyrrell County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27925.
- What is the population of Tyrrell County, NC?
- About 3,423 people live in Tyrrell County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Tyrrell County?
- Tyrrell County borders Washington County, Hyde County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023