Fairfield
Census-designated place in Hyde County, North Carolina

Fairfield is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hyde County, North Carolina, with 231 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Swan Quarter, 10.8 miles SW.
- 231residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.2 km²
- 33 / sq mipopulation density
- 27826ZIP code
About Fairfield
Fairfield is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Hyde County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 258. The Fairfield Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
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Living in Fairfield
- Median household income
- $46,250
- Median home value
- $187,500
- Median age
- 33.8
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Fairfield had 231 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 231 |
|---|---|
| Density | 33 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairfield at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Hyde County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 231 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.04 sq mi (18.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5504° N, 76.2265° W |
| ZIP code | 27826 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3722280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairfield
- Swan Quarter10.8 mi SW
- Engelhard12.5 mi E
- Belhaven22.3 mi W
- Creswell24.2 mi NW
- Pantego24.5 mi W
- Columbia25.8 mi N
- Hobucken28.4 mi SW
- Roper31.5 mi NW
- Bayview32.8 mi W
- Bath33.3 mi W
- Mesic33.6 mi SW
- Manns Harbor34.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fairfield
What county is Fairfield in?
Fairfield is in Hyde County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Fairfield, NC?
231 people lived in Fairfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairfield, NC?
The ZIP code of Fairfield is 27826.
What is the elevation of Fairfield?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairfield?
Swan Quarter (10.8 mi), Engelhard (12.5 mi), Belhaven (22.3 mi), Creswell (24.2 mi), Pantego (24.5 mi).
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