27824 ZIP Code – Engelhard, North Carolina
27824 is a ZIP code serving Engelhard, North Carolina in Hyde County with a population of approximately 1,445 residents. At $29,844, the median household income here runs well below the North Carolina average and well below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $75,200, well below the national average, with 69.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $796, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 37.1%, well above the national average. About 9.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 48.9, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 27826, 27885, 27978.
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ZIP 27824 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27824 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,445 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $29k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $75k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $796 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 37.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27826 – Fairfield
- 27885 – Swanquarter
- 27978 – Stumpy Point
- 27953 – Manns Harbor
- 27925 – Columbia
- 27810 – Belhaven
- 27875 – Scranton
- 27928 – Creswell
- 27960 – Ocracoke
- 27943 – Hatteras
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27826 | FAIRFIELD | 1,116 | $44,750 |
| 27885 | SWANQUARTER | 734 | $49,333 |
| 27978 | STUMPY POINT | 341 | $46,532 |
| 27953 | MANNS HARBOR | 774 | $50,302 |
| 27925 | COLUMBIA | 3,117 | $51,552 |