27030 ZIP Code — Mount Airy, NC

Surry County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27030 is located in Mount Airy, North Carolina, within Surry County. It covers approximately 170.42 square miles and serves a population of 37,035 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336.

About ZIP code 27030

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $44,653. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27030 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

37,035

population

170.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27030 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27030

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27030. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Airy	Acceptable
Mount Airy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27007 Ararat (5.8 mi) 27041 Pilot Mountain (8.8 mi) 27047 Siloam (10.1 mi) 24317 Cana (11 mi) 27017 Dobson (11.7 mi) 27024 Lowgap (12 mi) 24351 Lambsburg (12.3 mi) 27043 Pinnacle (12.8 mi) 24053 Ararat (13 mi) 24076 Claudville (14 mi) 27053 Westfield (14.1 mi) 24328 Fancy Gap (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	37,035
Population density	217 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	170.42 sq mi
Water area	1.08 sq mi
Latitude	36.4585
Longitude	-80.6207
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	30.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

37,035

Population

217

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$44,653

Median household income

$28,541

Per capita income

$143,300

Median home value

$685

Median monthly rent

68.5%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

12,634

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,016

Under 5

1,086

900

5–9

961

1,201

10–14

1,283

1,010

15–19

1,079

974

20–24

1,041

2,098

25–34

2,242

1,879

35–44

2,007

2,395

45–54

2,558

1,212

55–59

1,295

1,229

60–64

1,314

2,128

65–74

2,274

1,283

75–84

1,370

580

85+

620

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,673	20.7%
18 and over	29,362	79.3%
65 and over	8,255	22.3%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.1%

Black or African American 4.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 1.4%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	32,725	85.1%
Black or African American	1,898	4.9%
Two or more races	1,494	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,423	3.7%
Other race	520	1.4%
Asian	262	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	106	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	30	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	53.3%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	30.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	14.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$44,653

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.0%

$50k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,300
Median rent / month	$685
Owner occupied	68.5%
Renter occupied	31.5%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	65.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	20.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	32.7%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	75.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	9.8%
Wood	3.5%
No fuel used	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,424	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	1,169	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,447	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	4,332	28.2%
Households with children under 18	4,420	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,828	37.9%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	21.7%
Married	53.6%	48.5%
Separated	4.1%	2.5%
Widowed	3.5%	15.3%
Divorced	9.8%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	375	5.2%
Kindergarten	446	6.2%
Elementary school	3,333	46.4%
High school	1,771	24.6%
College / grad school	1,262	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Retail trade 15.5%

Professional & management 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Construction 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Other services 4.0%

Public administration 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 31.5%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 43.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,983	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	34,933	94.3%
Spanish	1,126	3.2%
Other Indo-European	1,037	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.1%
Other languages	57	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	35,281	95.3%
Born in same state	34,923	94.3%
Born in different state	25,966	70.1%
Foreign born	358	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,754	4.7%
Not a US citizen	738	42.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	7,629	20.6%
French	4,838	13.1%
Italian	2,761	7.5%
English	259	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	104	0.3%
Polish	84	0.2%
Irish	10	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27030

What city is ZIP code 27030 in?

ZIP code 27030 is primarily assigned to Mount Airy, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27030 in?

ZIP code 27030 falls within Surry County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27030?

21% of residents in ZIP code 27030 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27030 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 27030 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27030?

The median home value in ZIP code 27030 is $143,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27030?

The median household income in ZIP code 27030 is $44,653, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27030 in?

ZIP code 27030 observes the EST timezone.