COUNTY REPORT NC

Hyde County, North Carolina

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 100/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Hyde County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Homeowners across Hyde County's 5 ZIP codes live with water safety scores that generally beat state and national averages.

How Hyde County Compares

Hyde County100/100
North Carolina avg78/100
National avg73/100

How Hyde County Compares

A
County Grade
100/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
2
Water Systems

Hyde County scores 22 points above the North Carolina state average (78/100) and 27 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
County Grade
100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 27885 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 27885 (100/100)
$112K
Median Home Value
$1,440
Avg Remediation (128% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hyde County, North Carolina

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.5 (asthma 11%, diabetes 17%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,988, driven primarily by sea_level

45.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 41% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
45.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
32/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
20%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,988

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $2,520/yr
Energy Code Gap $288/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

2,662 housing units in Hyde County

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 9%
1960–1979 20%
1980–1999 30%
2000+ 26%

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

$112K
Median Home Value
$1,440
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

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

Asthma 11% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 17% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 41% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Hyde County

2 community water systems serving Hyde County.

Systems with the most violations in Hyde County

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Hyde County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Hyde County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 27885 Swanquarter 100 A 0 $112K
2 27824 Engelhard 0 $103K
3 27826 Fairfield 3 (1 health) $155K
4 27875 Scranton 0 $95K
5 27960 Ocracoke 0 $472K

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.

Overview

Hyde County in North Carolina covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (100/100) across 1 scored records.

1 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Hyde County?
Hyde County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 5 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Hyde County?
Hyde County is served by 2 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hyde County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hyde County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,988 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hyde County?
The median home build year in Hyde County is 1985. 45.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Hyde County compare to North Carolina?
Hyde County has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the North Carolina state average of 78/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hyde County, NC: HSS 100/100; 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/hyde/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hyde County, NC: HSS 100/100; 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/north-carolina/hyde/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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