Montgomery County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
25,798
population (2021)
-7.2%
pop change since 2010
37123
FIPS code
Montgomery County ZIP code map
About Montgomery County
Montgomery County is located in North Carolina and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 25,798 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.2% from 27,798 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Montgomery County is 37123.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 25,798 |
| 2010 population | 27,798 |
| Change | -7.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37123 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Montgomery County
ZIP codes for Montgomery County, NC (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27209 | Biscoe | Montgomery | View map |
| 27229 | Candor | Montgomery | View map |
| 27247 | Ether | Montgomery | View map |
| 27306 | Mount Gilead | Montgomery | View map |
| 27356 | Star | Montgomery | View map |
| 27371 | Troy | Montgomery | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,343
Population
37.9
Median age
$54,767
Median household income
$26,640
Per capita income
$132,500
Median home value
$693
Median monthly rent
67.0%
Home ownership
19.7%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
6,049
Housing units
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
414
Under 5
445
666
5–9
716
651
10–14
699
543
15–19
584
559
20–24
600
1,114
25–34
1,198
989
35–44
1,063
1,149
45–54
1,234
718
55–59
772
530
60–64
569
890
65–74
957
482
75–84
518
136
85+
147
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,246 | 25.3% |
| 18 and over | 14,097 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,130 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.2%
Black or African American
13.9%
Hispanic or Latino
12.1%
Other race
8.2%
Two or more races
6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,130 | 58.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,892 | 13.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,514 | 12.1% |
| Other race | 1,708 | 8.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,292 | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 275 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
10.4%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
9.5%
$35k–$50k
15.5%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $54,767 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$50k–$100k
26.1%
$100k–$150k
24.0%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$200k–$300k
13.4%
$300k–$500k
10.0%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,500 |
| Median rent / month | $693 |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.1% |
| Vacant | 21.1% |
| Single-family detached | 68.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 22.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.9% |
| 3 or more | 37.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.6% |
| Electricity | 75.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.9% |
| Fuel oil | 6.5% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,976 | 47.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 382 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,048 | 16.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,947 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,838 | 31.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,191 | 33.9% |
| Average household size | 2.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.1% | 31.1% |
| Married | 47.6% | 45.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.0% | 12.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.6%
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
HS graduate
34.4%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
11.7%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 146 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 579 | 14.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,771 | 41.8% |
| High school | 1,033 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 697 | 17.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.4%
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Construction
11.5%
Retail trade
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Professional & management
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Information
0.8%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.7% |
| Service | 21.7% |
| Sales & office | 14.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.2% |
| Production & transportation | 22.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 15.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.1% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
Poverty
All people
19.7%
Under 18 years
23.9%
18 and over
17.6%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
51.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.5% |
| Retirement income | 20.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 28.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.7% |
| No health insurance | 24.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 56.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 20.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 724 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.0% |
| Under 18 | 8.6% |
| 18–64 years | 15.3% |
| 65 and over | 39.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.6% |
| Public insurance | 45.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,484 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 1,336 | 8.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,301 | 8.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,676 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 16,452 | 88.7% |
| Born in different state | 13,594 | 74.6% |
| Foreign born | 224 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,667 | 10.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 505 | 35.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,480 | 13.5% |
| French | 2,223 | 12.1% |
| Italian | 475 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 158 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.7% |
| Internet access | 86.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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