117
Population
65.5
Median Age
6.2%
College Grads
▼ 84% below avg
70.0%
Unemployment
▲ 1331% above avg
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 27247 |
|---|---|
| City | Ether |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 743 |
| Elevation | 621 ft |
| Latitude | 35.460914 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.787864 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37123 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 68.4% (80)
Female 31.6% (37) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White77.8%
Other22.2%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 65.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.02 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 6.2% ▼ 84% below avg |
| Unemployment | 70.0% ▲ 1331% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 36 (29.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 41 (33.6%) |
| Some College | 35 (28.7%) |
| Associates | 5 (4.1%) |
| Bachelors | 5 (4.1%) |
Education
No HS29.5%
HS Grad33.6%
Some College28.7%
Associates4.1%
Bachelors4.1%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner44.8%
Renter55.2%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 68 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 10 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
Income Distribution
Housing Stock
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 68 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 10 |
| Owner Occupied | 44.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 55.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.02 |
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 27247 is in Ether, NC, in Montgomery County.
ZIP code 27247 is located in North Carolina (NC).
ZIP code 27247 is in Montgomery County, NC.
ZIP 27247 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 27247 is 117 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 27247
ZIP code 27247 is located in Ether, North Carolina, within Montgomery County. With a population of 117, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 65.5 years.
The population of 27247 is primarily White (77.78%). Residents are less-educated — 6.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%.
The unemployment rate in 27247 stands at 70.0%, which is more than double the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 27247 in Ether, NC is characterized as less-educated, and an older community.