| ZIP Code | 27229 |
|---|---|
| City | Candor |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 638 ft |
| Latitude | 35.239746 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.791592 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37123 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.99 |
| Below Poverty | 18.4% ▲ 84% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.7% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 61 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 463 (27.4%) |
| Some College | 264 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 349 (20.7%) |
| Bachelors | 335 (19.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 217 (12.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $47,891 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $101,700 ▼ 64% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $947/mo ↑ 69% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,244 |
| Vacant Units | 166 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.99 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,244 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 166 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.99 |
ZIP code 27229 is located in Candor, North Carolina, within Montgomery County. With a population of 3,270, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 27229 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,891 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27229 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $101,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $947 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 27229 is majority White (56.70%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.4%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27229 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 27229 in Candor, NC is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,270 residents, a median household income of $47,891, and a median home value of $101,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.