27229 ZIP Code — Candor, NC

Montgomery County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27229 is located in Candor, North Carolina, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 90.50 square miles and serves a population of 3,174 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 27229

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,150. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 27229 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,174

population

90.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27229 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27229

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Candor	Acceptable
Candor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27209 Biscoe (6.2 mi) 27306 Mount Gilead (10.2 mi) 27281 Jackson Springs (10.3 mi) 27242 Eagle Springs (10.5 mi) 28338 Ellerbe (11.2 mi) 27356 Star (12.4 mi) 27371 Troy (14.9 mi) 27376 West End (15 mi) 27341 Seagrove (19.2 mi) 28374 Pinehurst (19.5 mi) 27325 Robbins (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,174
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	90.50 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	35.2563
Longitude	-79.7998
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	68.0%	54.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	35.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	8.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,174

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$46,150

Median household income

$19,998

Per capita income

$109,700

Median home value

$698

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

1,035

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

155

5–9

133

116

10–14

100

120

15–19

103

125

20–24

108

185

25–34

158

202

35–44

173

271

45–54

232

108

55–59

108

60–64

185

65–74

159

75–84

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	669	21.1%
18 and over	2,505	78.9%
65 and over	512	16.1%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.9%

Black or African American 16.9%

Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

Other race 6.2%

Two or more races 4.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,118	59.9%
Black or African American	599	16.9%
Hispanic or Latino	362	10.2%
Other race	220	6.2%
Two or more races	175	4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	62	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.0%	54.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	35.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	8.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 12.0%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 29.2%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	12.0%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	29.2%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
Median income	$46,150

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,700
Median rent / month	$698
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	24.4%
3 or more	43.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	70.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.2%
Fuel oil	9.5%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	475	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	31	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	220	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	345	32.2%
Households with children under 18	311	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	390	36.4%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.8%	24.0%
Married	41.7%	46.1%
Separated	5.1%	0.0%
Widowed	5.9%	11.0%
Divorced	8.5%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.5%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	1.7%
Kindergarten	53	7.4%
Elementary school	387	53.8%
High school	118	16.4%
College / grad school	149	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.0%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Construction 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Professional & management 8.6%

Public administration 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Retail trade 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Other services 1.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.4%
Service	30.2%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 9.9%

Female-led households 38.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	28.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.6%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	22.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,095	97.5%
Spanish	228	7.4%
Other Indo-European	228	7.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,857	90.0%
Born in same state	2,857	90.0%
Born in different state	2,526	79.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	317	10.0%
Not a US citizen	41	12.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	441	13.9%
Arab	247	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27229

What city is ZIP code 27229 in?

ZIP code 27229 is primarily assigned to Candor, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27229 in?

ZIP code 27229 falls within Montgomery County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 27229?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27229?

19% of residents in ZIP code 27229 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27229 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 27229 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27229?

The median home value in ZIP code 27229 is $109,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 27229 in?

ZIP code 27229 observes the EST timezone.