City

Engelhard, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hyde County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,093Population
💰$45,255Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$102,700Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓19.7%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.1% Female 58.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.2%Hispanic: 19.3%Black: 32%Other: 4.5%Race
White44.2%
Hispanic19.3%
Black32.0%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
16%
18–24
1%
25–44
16%
45–64
41%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.79
Below Poverty37.2% ▲ 272% above avg
College Grads19.7% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma33 (4.1%)
HS Graduate266 (33.3%)
Some College249 (31.2%)
Associates93 (11.7%)
Bachelors72 (9%)
Graduate Degree85 (10.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 31.2%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 10.7%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College31.2%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate10.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,255 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$102,700 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units931
Vacant Units343

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
42%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Engelhard, NC

Engelhard is a city in North Carolina, located in Hyde County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,093 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Engelhard is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,255 is below the national average. Approximately 37.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Engelhard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $888 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Engelhard is less-educated. 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.2%.

Engelhard, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Engelhard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27824 1,093 $45,255 $102,700 $888 5.1% 19.7% 75.7%