City

Ocracoke, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hyde County  ·  North Carolina

👥709Population
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$472,200Median Home Value▲ 69% above avg
🎓50.3%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.8% Female 38.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 15.9%Black: 0.3%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic15.9%
Black0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
18%
18–24
2%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.81
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads50.3% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
HS Graduate132 (29.1%)
Some College68 (15%)
Associates25 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree228 (50.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 15%Associates: 5.5%Graduate: 50.3%Edu
HS Grad29.1%
Some College15.0%
Associates5.5%
Graduate50.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median Home Value$472,200 ▲ 69% above avg
Median Rent$1,412/mo
Total Housing Units720
Vacant Units330

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
9%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
19%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
50%
About Ocracoke, NC

Ocracoke is a city in North Carolina, located in Hyde County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 709 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

The real estate market in Ocracoke is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $472,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,412 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ocracoke is well-educated. 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ocracoke
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.