PlainZIP

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
$46,377
Median income
$165,400
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
32th 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.

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 North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $29,756. Poverty here runs at 19.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. Housing costs here run $165,400 for a typical home value (36% below the state average), with rent averaging $754 a month; 69.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Surry County, so you can benchmark 27030 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 27030?

43.7

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.9%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,117

Total Housing Units

15,338

Occupied Units

1,779

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$165,400

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$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

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ZIP 27030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27030 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27007 Ararat, NC 2,162 7.3 mi
24317 Cana, VA 3,858 8.3 mi
24053 Ararat, VA 2,715 9.8 mi
27041 Pilot Mountain, NC 7,554 9.4 mi
24351 Lambsburg, VA 668 9.9 mi
27017 Dobson, NC 9,597 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Surry County

28621 standard
Elkin, NC
Pop: 10,472
27017 standard
Dobson, NC
Pop: 9,597
27041 standard
Pilot Mountain, NC
Pop: 7,554
28676 standard
State Road, NC
Pop: 3,483
27024 standard
Lowgap, NC
Pop: 2,733
27007 standard
Ararat, NC
Pop: 2,162

Related Areas

Surry County Mount Airy, NC North Carolina

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.