27030 ZIP Code
Mount Airy, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27030 |
| City/Town: | Mount Airy |
| County: | Surry |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 37,035 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,653 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,278 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,475 |
| Median Home Value: | $143,300 |
| Land Area: | 170.4 sq miles
441.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.1 sq miles
2.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.4898, -80.6292 |
Population Information (27030 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,035 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,910 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,125 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,102 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,861 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,484 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,089 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,015 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,340 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,886 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,953 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,507 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,543 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,402 | 11.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,653 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,200 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27030 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $143,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $685 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,475 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,372 | 88.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,103 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,531 | 68.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,841 | 31.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27030 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,484 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,734 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,186 | 12.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,767 | 29.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,616 | 25.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,912 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,813 | 10.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,456 | 5.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27030 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,653 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,876 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,623 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,278 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27030 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,972 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,109 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 863 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,169 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,203 | 82.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,813 | 11.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,053 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27030 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,725 | 88.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,898 | 5.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 106 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 262 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 520 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,494 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,423 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,547 | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,867 | 7.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 350 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 320 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27030 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 947 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,383 | 9.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,096 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,011 | 13.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,717 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,276 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,159 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,783 | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 593 | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 407 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27030 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,081 | 81.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,881 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 134 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 73 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 525 | 3.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27030 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 454 | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,086 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,065 | 19.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 155 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,489 | 15.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 909 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 203 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 456 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,399 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,401 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,394 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 638 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 460 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27030 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27030 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,261 | 87.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,222 | 60.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,784 | 42.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,483 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27030 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,127 | 65.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,715 | 43.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,160 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 969 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 338 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,321 | 21.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27030 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,352 | 65.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 304 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 531 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 765 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 386 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 232 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 261 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,635 | 20.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27030 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 63 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 651 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,910 | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,910 | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,264 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,051 | 17.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,047 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,638 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,178 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,763 | 10.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27030 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 317 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,285 | 7.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,714 | 32.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,350 | 47.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,416 | 8.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 393 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27030 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 346 | 2.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 854 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,564 | 75.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,501 | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 533 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 89 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 480 | 3.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27030 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 912 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,630 | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,199 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,631 | 30.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27030 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,364 | 13.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,904 | 18.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,300 | 21.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,755 | 16.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,947 | 18.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 951 | 9.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 223 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 87 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27030 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,091 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $339 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $685 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (27030 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,372 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,424 | 48.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,484 | 16.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,447 | 15.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,332 | 28.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,420 | 28.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,828 | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27030 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,736 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,278 | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,894 | 53.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 514 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,450 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,433 | 23.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27030 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,187 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 375 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 446 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,333 | 46.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,771 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,262 | 17.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27030 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,362 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,983 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,744 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,963 | 19.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 298 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,234 | 46.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,431 | 49.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27030 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,354 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,342 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,992 | 59.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,342 | 40.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 611 | 18.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27030 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,281 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 358 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,754 | 489.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,754 | 489.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,754 | 489.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 95 | 26.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,308 | 365.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 47 | 13.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27030 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,933 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,042 | 91.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,891 | 8.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,511 | 7.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 54 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 326 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27030 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,372 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,275 | 86.4% | 89.4% |
Mount Airy, NC27030