| ZIP Code | 27030 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Airy |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Surry County |
| Area Code | 336/743 |
| Elevation | 987 ft |
| Latitude | 36.489814 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.629214 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37171 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 19.4% ▲ 94% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 428 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,468 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 4,428 (19.7%) |
| Associates | 3,603 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 2,951 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,624 (20.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $47,213 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $153,100 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $727/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,296 |
| Vacant Units | 1,914 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,296 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,914 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 27030 is located in Mount Airy, North Carolina, within Surry County. With a population of 36,350, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.7 years. Economically, 27030 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,213 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27030 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $153,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $727 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 27030 is primarily White (82.87%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.4%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27030 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 27030 in Mount Airy, NC is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 36,350 residents, a median household income of $47,213, and a median home value of $153,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.