City

Pilot Mountain, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Surry County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,506Population
💰$68,328Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$214,900Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 4.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic2.1%
Black4.7%
Asian0.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma97 (2%)
HS Graduate1,434 (29.3%)
Some College720 (14.7%)
Associates884 (18%)
Bachelors537 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,226 (25%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College14.7%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,328 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$214,900 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$796/mo
Total Housing Units3,410
Vacant Units255

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Pilot Mountain, NC

Pilot Mountain is a city in North Carolina, located in Surry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,506 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Pilot Mountain is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,328 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pilot Mountain is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $796 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pilot Mountain is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pilot Mountain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27041 7,506 $68,328 $214,900 $796 6.5% 36.0% 78.4%