City

Mount Gilead, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  North Carolina

👥5,457Population
💰$57,202Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂49.7Median Age
🏠$148,700Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.2%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 26.3%Asian: 6.1%Other: 1%Race
White64.2%
Hispanic2.1%
Black26.3%
Asian6.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma67 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,303 (34.5%)
Some College510 (13.5%)
Associates541 (14.3%)
Bachelors576 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree785 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College13.5%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,202 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$148,700 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$780/mo
Total Housing Units4,410
Vacant Units1,960

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Mount Gilead, NC

Mount Gilead is a city in North Carolina, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,457 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.7 years.

Economically, Mount Gilead is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,202 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Gilead is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $780 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Gilead is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Gilead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27306 5,457 $57,202 $148,700 $780 3.1% 36.0% 79.0%