Hyde County, North Carolina
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
The systems supplying Hyde County's 4 ZIP codes vary in performance — most meet minimum standards, but violations in select areas are on record.
How Hyde County Compares
How Hyde County Compares
Hyde County scores 5 points below the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.5 (asthma 11%, diabetes 17%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,863, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.33% avg pipe failure probability
52.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,863
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
2,478 housing units in Hyde County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Hyde County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hyde County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Hyde County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Hyde County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HYDE COUNTY WATER SYSTEM | 5,256 | 0 |
| 2 | Tyrrell County Water | 3,177 | 0 |
| 3 | Ocracoke Sanitary District | 900 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Hyde County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Hyde County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27885 | Swanquarter | 80 | B | 0 | $112K |
| 2 | 27960 | Ocracoke | 72 | B | 0 | $472K |
| 3 | 27826 | Fairfield | 65 | C | 0 | $155K |
| 4 | 27824 | Engelhard | 55 | C | 0 | $103K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Hyde County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 52.5% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Hyde County in North Carolina covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Hyde County.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.