Biscoe, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27209
Montgomery County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,933
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,861
- Median income Below-median income area
- $129,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Biscoe pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27209 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27209 covers 118.1 square miles in Biscoe, Montgomery County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,933 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27209 reports a modest median household income of $45,861 (34% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,126. The poverty rate is 23.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,300 (50% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $594; owner occupancy is 66.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Montgomery County, so 27209 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 27209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Biscoe, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27209.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 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 27209, Biscoe, 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
3,933
Population
118.1
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27209?
32.4
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
15.4%
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?
$45,861
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$29,126
Per Capita Income
23.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27209 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Biscoe, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$45,861 12th percentile higher than 12% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,776housing units
1,776
Total Housing Units
1,546
Occupied Units
230
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,300
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$594
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 99 business establishments in ZIP 27209, employing approximately 1,627 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,023,000.
99
Businesses
1,627
Employees
$73.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 27 | 27.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 3.0% |
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 27209 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27209
Biscoe (27209)
3,933 residents
- 27229
Candor (27229)
3,929 residents
- 27356
Star (27356)
3,205 residents
- 27242
Eagle Springs (27242)
2,100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27209 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27209 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27356
Star (27356)
$55,347 median income
- 27229
Candor (27229)
$51,436 median income
- 27209
Biscoe (27209)
$45,861 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27209 ranks #3 of 3 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 27209, 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 (3,933 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 27209 in?
ZIP code 27209 (Biscoe) is located in Montgomery County, North Carolina. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27209?
ZIP code 27209 in Biscoe, NC has a population of 3,933 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27209?
The median household income in ZIP 27209 is $45,861, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27209?
The median home value in ZIP 27209 is $129,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27209?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27209 is White at 42.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27209?
ZIP code 27209 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 1,627 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27209?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27209 are: Retail trade (27), Accommodation and food services (12), Manufacturing (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27209?
In ZIP code 27209, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 27209?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27209 is 24.5 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 27209?
In ZIP code 27209, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27209?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27209 is 23.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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