27209 ZIP Code — Biscoe, NC

Montgomery County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27209 is located in Biscoe, North Carolina, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 46.71 square miles and serves a population of 4,521 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 27209

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

The gap between median ($49,271) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27209 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,521

population

46.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27209 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27209

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27209. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Biscoe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27229 Candor (6.2 mi) 27242 Eagle Springs (6.5 mi) 27356 Star (7.1 mi) 27281 Jackson Springs (12.5 mi) 27371 Troy (12.9 mi) 27341 Seagrove (13.1 mi) 27376 West End (13.8 mi) 27325 Robbins (14.1 mi) 27306 Mount Gilead (14.8 mi) 28338 Ellerbe (16.5 mi) 28327 Carthage (18 mi) 28374 Pinehurst (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,521
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	46.71 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	35.3380
Longitude	-79.7551
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.8%	54.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	35.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	8.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,521

Population

People per sq mi

25.2

Median age

$49,271

Median household income

$30,537

Per capita income

$116,700

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

59.0%

Home ownership

30.8%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

1,061

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

113

Under 5

152

204

5–9

273

204

10–14

273

199

15–19

266

245

20–24

328

136

25–34

181

171

35–44

230

178

45–54

239

131

55–59

175

108

60–64

145

65–74

115

130

75–84

174

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,555	34.4%
18 and over	2,966	65.6%
65 and over	570	12.6%
Median age	25.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 37.5%

Hispanic or Latino 24.3%

Other race 13.7%

Two or more races 12.1%

Black or African American 9.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,238	37.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,454	24.3%
Other race	818	13.7%
Two or more races	720	12.1%
Black or African American	549	9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	178	3%
Asian	18	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.8%	54.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	35.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	8.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	3.8%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 16.1%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	16.1%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$49,271

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 3.8%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,700
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	59.0%
Renter occupied	41.0%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	62.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	20.4%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	11.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	38.4%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	85.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	7.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	523	38.8%
Cohabiting couple	149	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	197	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	478	35.5%
Households with children under 18	554	41.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	396	29.4%
Average household size	3.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.0%	40.1%
Married	37.8%	35.5%
Separated	2.3%	1.4%
Widowed	5.1%	15.1%
Divorced	7.7%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	4.8%
Kindergarten	181	11.6%
Elementary school	748	47.7%
High school	372	23.7%
College / grad school	191	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.0%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Retail trade 14.6%

Construction 14.0%

Professional & management 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Other services 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Information 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Public administration 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 30.8%

Under 18 years 46.0%

18 and over 23.0%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 70.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	13.6%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	27.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.6%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	16.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,256	94.1%
Spanish	555	13.0%
Other Indo-European	527	12.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.4%
Other languages	10	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,772	83.4%
Born in same state	3,635	80.4%
Born in different state	3,119	69.0%
Foreign born	137	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	749	16.6%
Not a US citizen	137	18.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	570	12.6%
French	482	10.7%
English	129	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	31	0.7%
Norwegian	11	0.2%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.8%
Internet access	90.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27209

What city is ZIP code 27209 in?

ZIP code 27209 is primarily assigned to Biscoe, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27209 in?

ZIP code 27209 falls within Montgomery County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27209 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 27209 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27209?

31% of residents in ZIP code 27209 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27209 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 27209 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27209?

The median home value in ZIP code 27209 is $116,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 27209 in?

ZIP code 27209 observes the EST timezone.