ZIP Code 27885 Demographics & Data

Swanquarter, NC (ZIP Code 27885) Insights

North Carolina

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 27885

The ZIP Code 27885 is associated with Swanquarter, NC in Hyde County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 963. An estimated 30.5% of residents in the 27885 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 41.9 years. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 4.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $21,624. The median household income is approximately $39,329, and an estimated 20% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 27885

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 27885 is 963.

Swanquarter, NC

The 27885 ZIP Code is associated with Swanquarter, NC in Hyde County.

Area Codes associated with 27885

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 27885 include 252.

Sunrise / Sunset in 27885

Sunrise: 7:07 am
Sunset: 4:54 pm
Sunrise in 27885 7:07 am
Sunrise in 27885 4:54 pm

Weather forecast for 27885

Today's forecast for 27885: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Current air quality in 27885

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 27885 Fair

Internet in 27885

An estimated 82.3% of households in ZIP Code 27885 have a computer, while about 63.1% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 27885

In ZIP Code 27885, the gender split is approximately 46.8% male and an estimated 53.2% female.

Health Insurance in 27885

Approximately 12.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 27885 (Swanquarter, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 27885

The median household income in ZIP Code 27885 is $39,329, while the region's mean household income is $49,287. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,624. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27885 of $21,624 is approximately 29.75% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 19.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately109.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.2% of the population in 27885 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 20.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 27885 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 27885. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 27885

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 28.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 18.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 7.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.4%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 27885

In ZIP Code 27885, 80.2% of the population graduated high school, while 4.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.0% in this Hyde County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 27885

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 16.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 42.0%
Some college, no degree 17.4%
Associate's degree 16.3%
Bachelor's degree 4.5%
Graduate or professional degree 0.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 27885. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 27885

Residents of ZIP Code 27885 are older than average. The median age of 41.9 years in ZIP Code 27885 is approximately 9.97% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.7% of the population in 27885 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 27885 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 27885. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 27885

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.4%
5 to 9 years 2.1%
10 to 14 years 3.2%
15 to 19 years 9.2%
20 to 24 years 5.6%
25 to 34 years 1.7%
35 to 44 years 24.7%
45 to 54 years 5.5%
55 to 59 years 4.2%
60 to 64 years 10.6%
65 to 74 years 14.2%
75 to 84 years 11.0%
85 years and over 1.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 27885

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27885, 96.5% is one race, while 3.5% are two or more races. Approximately 13.5% of 27885 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27885 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (66.0%), followed by Black or African American (24.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 27885. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 27885

Industry Percent
White 66.0%
Black or African American 24.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 13.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 27885 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 27885. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 27885

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 27885 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27885 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27885 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 27885

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 27885. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 27885. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 27885

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 27885

In ZIP Code 27885, 85.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 14.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hyde County region.

Language Spoken in 27885

Language Spoken Percent
English only 85.6%
Spanish 14.4%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 27885. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 27885

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27885, an estimated 23.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 22.8% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Hyde County region.

Age of Housing in 27885

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 13.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 23.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 0.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 22.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 18.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 20.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 27885. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 27885

In 27885, 62.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.0 minutes. Approximately 19.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27885 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 18.8% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 27885 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 27885. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 27885

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 18.8%
Construction 2.5%
Manufacturing 19.4%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Retail trade 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.5%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 1.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 15.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.7%
Other services, except public administration 6.3%
Public administration 16.9%

Utilities in ZIP Code 27885 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27885 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.32 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.13% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.27% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 27885. This visualizes electricity rates in 27885 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 27885

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 27885 13.82¢/kWh 11.62¢/kWh 10.16¢/kWh
North Carolina 15.12¢/kWh 10.36¢/kWh 7.9¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 27885

Month ZIP Code 27885 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.41 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.94 3 6.31
Mar 5.46 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.83 5.13 7.3
May 5.79 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.77 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.72 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.79 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.46 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.51 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.87 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.3 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 27885. This visualizes solar power levels in 27885 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.