Mount Gilead, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27306
Montgomery County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,176
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,934
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Gilead pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27306 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27306 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Gilead, Montgomery County, North Carolina, home to 6,176 residents across 454.1 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27306 reports a modest median household income of $57,934 (16% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,188. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,800 (34% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $793; owner occupancy is 78.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Montgomery County, so 27306 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 27306
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Gilead, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27306.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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 27306, Mount Gilead, 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
6,176
Population
454.1
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27306?
50.4
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
6.1%
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?
$57,934
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$34,188
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27306 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Mount Gilead, 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)
$57,934 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
4,279housing units
4,279
Total Housing Units
2,555
Occupied Units
1,724
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,800
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$793
Median Rent
1984
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
+18.8%
YoY Change (2024)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27306 have increased 18.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +18.4% | 176 |
| 2020 | -0.9% | 174 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 191 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 227 |
| 2024 | – | 283 |
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 105 business establishments in ZIP 27306, employing approximately 2,013 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,553,000.
105
Businesses
2,013
Employees
$107.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 13 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.8% |
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 27306 vs 28007 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28007 | Ansonville, NC | 611 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27306, 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 (6,176 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 27306 in?
ZIP code 27306 (Mount Gilead) 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 27306?
ZIP code 27306 in Mount Gilead, NC has a population of 6,176 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27306?
The median household income in ZIP 27306 is $57,934, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27306?
The median home value in ZIP 27306 is $171,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27306?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27306 is White at 67.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27306?
ZIP code 27306 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 2,013 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27306?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27306 are: Manufacturing (16), Retail trade (16), Construction (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27306?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27306 increased by 18.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 27306?
In ZIP code 27306, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 27306?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27306 is 29.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27306?
In ZIP code 27306, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27306?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27306 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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