City

Swanquarter, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Hyde County  ·  North Carolina

👥949Population
💰$58,448Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$112,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.2%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 21.7%Other: 13.9%Race
White64.2%
Hispanic0.2%
Black21.7%
Other13.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
26%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
HS Graduate198 (30.4%)
Some College48 (7.4%)
Associates134 (20.6%)
Bachelors221 (33.9%)
Graduate Degree51 (7.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 33.9%Graduate: 7.8%Edu
HS Grad30.4%
Some College7.4%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors33.9%
Graduate7.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.3%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
44%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,448 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$112,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,385/mo
Total Housing Units630
Vacant Units199

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Swanquarter, NC

Swanquarter is a city in North Carolina, located in Hyde County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 949 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Swanquarter is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,448 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Swanquarter is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,385 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swanquarter is well-educated. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swanquarter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27885 949 $58,448 $112,300 $1,385 0.0% 41.7% 74.7%