Mount Airy, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27030
Surry County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,374
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,377
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Airy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27030 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27030 (Mount Airy, NC) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.2 in 2023 to 225.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27030 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, with 38,374 residents across 442.1 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27030 reports a modest median household income of $46,377 (33% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,756. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,400 (36% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $754; owner occupancy is 69.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Surry County, so 27030 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Airy, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27030.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
182 establishments
- Construction
Construction
116 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
97 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27030, Mount Airy, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
38,374
Population
442.1
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27030?
43.7
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
5.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$46,377
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$29,756
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27030 ranks nationally
Mount Airy, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$46,377 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,117housing units
17,117
Total Housing Units
15,338
Occupied Units
1,779
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,400
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$754
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27030 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 136 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 151 |
| 2022 | +22.1% | 184 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 206 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 225 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 905 business establishments in ZIP 27030, employing approximately 22,472 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,378,831,000.
905
Businesses
22,472
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 182 | 20.1% |
| Construction | 116 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 97 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 88 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 78 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 59 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 41 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 3.1% |
| Information | 11 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27030 vs 27007 →
ZIP 27030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27030
Mount Airy (27030)
38,374 residents
- 27017 9,597
Dobson (27017)
9,597 residents
- 27041 7,554
Pilot Mountain (27041)
7,554 residents
- 24317 3,858
Cana (24317)
3,858 residents
- 24053 2,715
Ararat (24053)
2,715 residents
- 27007 2,162
Ararat (27007)
2,162 residents
- 24351 668
Lambsburg (24351)
668 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27030 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27041
Pilot Mountain (27041)
$78,700 median income
- 27007
Ararat (27007)
$77,163 median income
- 24053
Ararat (24053)
$63,646 median income
- 27017
Dobson (27017)
$59,329 median income
- 27030
Mount Airy (27030)
$46,377 median income
- 24317
Cana (24317)
$38,412 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27030 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27030, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (38,374 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 27030 in?
ZIP code 27030 (Mount Airy) is located in Surry County, North Carolina. Surry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/surry-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27030?
ZIP code 27030 in Mount Airy, NC has a population of 38,374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27030?
The median household income in ZIP 27030 is $46,377, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27030?
The median home value in ZIP 27030 is $165,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27030 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27030?
ZIP code 27030 has 905 business establishments employing approximately 22,472 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27030?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27030 are: Retail trade (182), Construction (116), Other services (except public administration) (97). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27030?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27030 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27030?
In ZIP code 27030, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27030?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27030 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27030?
In ZIP code 27030, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27030 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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