Tyrrell County Medicare at a glance
| Tyrrell County | North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 858 | 1,908,489 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 24.8% | 17.6% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 891 | 2,336,840 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 432 | 1,353,169 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 48.5% | 57.9% statewide |
Sources: Census Bureau 2023 estimates and CMS Medicare Advantage penetration, September 2026.
Tyrrell County ranks 100th of 100 North Carolina counties by number of residents age 65 and older, with about 858 people in that age group, or 24.8% of residents (statewide: 17.6%). About 273 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Census 2023 estimates show 55% of the 65-plus population is under 75, 32% is 75 to 84 and 13% is 85 or older. About 48.5% of people with Medicare in Tyrrell County are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. That is lower than the North Carolina average of 57.9%. A county average does not tell you which kind of plan fits you. Whether Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare with a Medigap plan is the better fit depends on your doctors, your prescriptions and how you want to handle costs, so we compare both for your ZIP code.
Who has Medicare in Tyrrell County
Tyrrell County is a rural county; the U.S. Department of Agriculture describes it as: urban population of fewer than 5,000, not adjacent to a metro area. Rural counties tend to have fewer local hospitals and doctors, so a plan’s network and the distance to care matter a great deal.
CMS counts 948 Medicare beneficiaries in Tyrrell County (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the North Carolina average of 73. About 25% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, higher than the state figure of 13%. Where many people have both, special plans for dual-eligible members can matter; see our Medicaid and dual eligible guide, since availability varies by plan and area.
Among people in Original Medicare in Tyrrell County, CMS reported about 732 emergency room visits and 222 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is higher than the state average for emergency visits (572) and close to it for hospital stays (210). About 5% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, so the plans open to you in Tyrrell County may differ from those in a neighboring county. We are not based in Tyrrell County; we help Tyrrell County residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals and doctors near Tyrrell County
CMS Hospital General Information lists no acute care, critical access or children’s hospital located inside Tyrrell County. Residents often use hospitals in neighboring counties, which matters for Medicare Advantage because a plan’s network may include or leave out the hospital you use. We check your hospitals and doctors before you enroll.
Communities and ZIP codes in Tyrrell County
Census Bureau 2023 estimates put the biggest communities in Tyrrell County at Columbia (602), counting only the part of each community inside the county.
Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas mostly within Tyrrell County number 1: 27925. Your exact ZIP code is what decides which plans you can join.
Questions about Medicare in Tyrrell County?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- North Carolina Department of Insurance: North Carolina’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Tyrrell County residents
As an independent agency we are not tied to one insurer, so for Tyrrell County residents we can compare final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance and life insurance.
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Tyrrell County compared with similar North Carolina counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde County | 1,188 | 53.5% | 16% | Rural |
| Graham County | 2,046 | 58.2% | 21% | Rural |
| Jones County | 2,309 | 61.4% | 17% | Rural |
| Swain County | 2,795 | 43.7% | 17% | Rural |
| Washington County | 3,088 | 55.8% | 16% | Rural |
| Alleghany County | 3,301 | 57.5% | 13% | Rural |
See every North Carolina county in our North Carolina directory or go to our North Carolina Medicare hub.