City

Fairfield, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hyde County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,039Population
💰$42,885Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$154,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 76.5% Female 23.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.5%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 41.8%Other: 3.7%Race
White51.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Black41.8%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
2%
25–44
34%
45–64
35%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.1%)
HS Graduate235 (32.1%)
Some College206 (28.1%)
Associates122 (16.7%)
Bachelors101 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree60 (8.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 28.1%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 8.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College28.1%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate8.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,885 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$154,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units315
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
42%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
50%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
58%
About Fairfield, NC

Fairfield is a city in North Carolina, located in Hyde County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,039 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Fairfield is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,885 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Fairfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $814 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfield is less-educated. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27826 1,039 $42,885 $154,900 $814 0.0% 22.0% 77.4%