27875 ZIP Code – Scranton, North Carolina
ZIP code 27875 is a very small ZIP code located in Scranton, North Carolina, within Hyde County with a population of approximately 164 residents. The median household income is $21,250 — well below the North Carolina average and well below the national average. The median home value of $79,200 is well below the national average, with 82.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 55% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 25.0%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 37.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 2.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 64.3, the median age is above the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 27810, 28552, 28537.
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ZIP 27875 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27875 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 164 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $21k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $79k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 64.3 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 25.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 37.2% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 2.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27810 – Belhaven
- 28552 – Lowland
- 28537 – Hobucken
- 27885 – Swanquarter
- 27808 – Bath
- 27826 – Fairfield
- 27806 – Aurora
- 27860 – Pantego
- 28587 – Vandemere
- 28515 – Bayboro
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27810 | BELHAVEN | 3,736 | $41,184 |
| 28552 | LOWLAND | 199 | $58,090 |
| 28537 | HOBUCKEN | 16 | Not provided |
| 27885 | SWANQUARTER | 734 | $49,333 |
| 27808 | BATH | 2,208 | $95,568 |