City

Candor, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  North Carolina

👥3,270Population
💰$47,891Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$101,700Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.7%Hispanic: 15.6%Black: 17.2%Asian: 2.2%Other: 6.5%Race
White56.7%
Hispanic15.6%
Black17.2%
Asian2.2%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (3.6%)
HS Graduate463 (27.4%)
Some College264 (15.6%)
Associates349 (20.7%)
Bachelors335 (19.8%)
Graduate Degree217 (12.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 19.8%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad27.4%
Some College15.6%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors19.8%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,891 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$101,700 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$947/mo
Total Housing Units1,244
Vacant Units166

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Candor, NC

Candor is a city in North Carolina, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,270 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Candor is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,891 is below the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Candor is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $947 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Candor is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Candor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27229 3,270 $47,891 $101,700 $947 1.9% 32.7% 75.8%