City

Biscoe, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,935Population
💰$43,795Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂29.9Median Age
🏠$121,200Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.9%Hispanic: 42.4%Black: 12.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.2%Race
White39.9%
Hispanic42.4%
Black12.5%
Asian0.5%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
28%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
18%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty26.6% ▲ 166% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma20 (1.1%)
HS Graduate738 (39.5%)
Some College181 (9.7%)
Associates345 (18.5%)
Bachelors180 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree404 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College9.7%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.8%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,795 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$121,200 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$614/mo
Total Housing Units1,576
Vacant Units235

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Biscoe, NC

Biscoe is a city in North Carolina, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,935 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.9 years.

Economically, Biscoe is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,795 is below the national average. Approximately 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Biscoe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $614 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Biscoe is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 42.4%.

Biscoe, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Biscoe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27209 3,935 $43,795 $121,200 $614 4.7% 31.3% 62.2%