27247 ZIP Code — Ether, NC

Montgomery County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27247 is located in Ether, North Carolina, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 2.07 square miles and serves a population of 228 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 27247

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 27247 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

228

population

2.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27247 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27247

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27247. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ether	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	228
Population density	110 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	2.07 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.4403
Longitude	-79.7839
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

228

Population

110

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

Median household income

$23,734

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

55.4%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

29.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	23	10.1%
18 and over	205	89.9%
65 and over	95	41.7%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Two or more races 8.4%

Group	Count	%
White	207	83.1%
Hispanic or Latino	21	8.4%
Two or more races	21	8.4%

Household income

Under $10k 20.5%

$25k–$35k 28.9%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 26.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.5%
$25k–$35k	28.9%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	26.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 52.2%

$300k–$500k 47.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	55.4%
Renter occupied	44.6%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	54.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	36.5%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	22.9%
5+ bedrooms	25.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	28.9%
3 or more	50.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	92.8%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	72.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	27.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	22	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	73.5%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.2%	0.0%
Married	33.3%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	0.0%
Divorced	9.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 17.9%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 22.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	23	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 40.6%

Finance & real estate 30.4%

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	59.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	29.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.0%
Retirement income	7.2%
Supplemental Security	24.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	18.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	53.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.2%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	228	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	228	100.0%
Born in same state	228	100.0%
Born in different state	187	82.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	66	28.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	14	6.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	50.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27247

What city is ZIP code 27247 in?

ZIP code 27247 is primarily assigned to Ether, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27247 in?

ZIP code 27247 falls within Montgomery County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27247 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 27247 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27247 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 27247 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27247 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 27247 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 27247?

ZIP code 27247 has an estimated population of 228 residents, with a density of 110 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27247 in?

ZIP code 27247 observes the EST timezone.