City

Mount Airy, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Surry County  ·  North Carolina

👥36,350Population
💰$47,213Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$153,100Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 4.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.4%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic8.7%
Black4.9%
Asian0.7%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma428 (1.9%)
HS Graduate6,468 (28.7%)
Some College4,428 (19.7%)
Associates3,603 (16%)
Bachelors2,951 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree4,624 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College19.7%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,213 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$153,100 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$727/mo
Total Housing Units17,296
Vacant Units1,914

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Mount Airy, NC

Mount Airy is a city in North Carolina, located in Surry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 36,350 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Mount Airy is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,213 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Airy is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $727 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Airy is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Airy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27030 36,350 $47,213 $153,100 $727 4.8% 33.7% 69.9%