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ZIP code 27826: Fairfield, NC

27826 is a ZIP code in Fairfield, North Carolina, mainly in Hyde County. About 821 people live here.

Population
821
Median household income
—
Typical home value
$182,100+4.2% in 12 months
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
45.1
Homeowners
81.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 27826 details

CityFairfield
StateNorth Carolina
CountyHyde County (also partly Tyrrell County)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area159.8 sq mi, plus 2.1 sq mi of water
Population density5 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher11.9% of adults 25+
Average commute40.6 minutes
Center coordinates35.59534, -76.24359

ZIP codes near 27826

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
27885Swanquarter, NC12.1 mi1,003
27824Engelhard, NC13.7 mi1,109
27810Belhaven, NC15.4 mi3,336
27925Columbia, NC17.4 mi3,382
27875Scranton, NC17.6 mi379
27928Creswell, NC18.3 mi1,834
27860Pantego, NC22.5 mi1,546
27953Manns Harbor, NC25.2 mi999

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 27826?

A typical home in ZIP code 27826 is worth about $182,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $182,100 homeRental property numbers

About ZIP code 27826

What city is ZIP code 27826?

ZIP code 27826 is in Fairfield, NC, in Hyde County.

What county is ZIP code 27826 in?

27826 is mainly in Hyde County, North Carolina, and partly in Tyrrell County.

What is the population of ZIP code 27826?

About 821 people live in ZIP code 27826, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 27826 in?

27826 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.