ZIP Code 27826 is located in Fairfield North Carolina. Portions of 27826 are also in Fairfield Township and Lake Mattamuskeet and Gum Neck Township and Lake Landing Township and Currituck Township. 27826 is primarily within Hyde County, with some portions in Tyrrell County. Regionally, it is located in the Eastern Carolina Region.
| ZIP Code Name | Fairfield |
| Primary County | Hyde County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,116 |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Current Time | EDT |
27826 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27826 is African American. The current unemployment level in 27826 is 5.2%.
| Population | 1,116 |
| Population Growth Rate | -20.16% |
| Population Density | 10 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 298 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $35,643 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $45,850 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 49.04% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 437 | 46.69% |
| Black | 459 | 49.04% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.75% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 18 | 3.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 13 | 2.81% |
| High School Diploma | 109 | 23.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 148 | 31.97% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 143 | 30.89% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 6.91% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 35.57968521,-76.23153687 |
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| Region | Eastern Carolina Region |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 112 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63b - Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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