27306 ZIP Code — Mount Gilead, NC

Montgomery County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27306 is located in Mount Gilead, North Carolina, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 184.70 square miles and serves a population of 5,501 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910/704.

About ZIP code 27306

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 $140,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,841. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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 27306 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,501

population

184.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27306 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27306

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27306. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Gilead	Acceptable
Mount Gilead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27229 Candor (10.2 mi) 28128 Norwood (10.5 mi) 28170 Wadesboro (13 mi) 27371 Troy (14.7 mi) 27209 Biscoe (14.8 mi) 28338 Ellerbe (15.1 mi) 28001 Albemarle (15.6 mi) 28091 Lilesville (15.9 mi) 27356 Star (17.9 mi) 28135 Polkton (18.6 mi) 27281 Jackson Springs (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,501
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	184.70 sq mi
Water area	3.45 sq mi
Latitude	35.2198
Longitude	-79.9742
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910/704

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	54.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	35.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	8.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,501

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$57,841

Median household income

$31,068

Per capita income

$140,800

Median home value

$729

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

3,866

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

169

Under 5

186

5–9

107

10–14

117

151

15–19

166

20–24

333

25–34

364

246

35–44

270

357

45–54

392

197

55–59

216

201

60–64

221

411

65–74

451

209

75–84

229

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,009	18.3%
18 and over	4,492	81.7%
65 and over	1,472	26.8%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.4%

Black or African American 24.9%

Asian 7.7%

Two or more races 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,650	66.4%
Black or African American	1,369	24.9%
Asian	422	7.7%
Two or more races	54	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	54.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	35.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	8.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$57,841

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 10.4%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,800
Median rent / month	$729
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	46.6%
Single-family detached	64.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	31.1%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	16.7%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	71.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	10.2%
Wood	5.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,094	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	92	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	395	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	760	32.5%
Households with children under 18	543	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,057	45.2%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	24.8%
Married	48.4%	47.6%
Separated	6.6%	0.3%
Widowed	6.2%	11.6%
Divorced	11.9%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	5.3%
Kindergarten	7	0.9%
Elementary school	341	41.7%
High school	262	32.1%
College / grad school	164	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.9%

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Construction 6.1%

Other services 6.1%

Professional & management 4.7%

Retail trade 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Public administration 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 16.3%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 7.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.7%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	305	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.2%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,146	93.5%
Spanish	191	3.7%
Other Indo-European	33	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	158	3.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,184	94.2%
Born in same state	5,130	93.3%
Born in different state	4,158	75.6%
Foreign born	54	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	317	5.8%
Not a US citizen	192	60.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	784	14.3%
French	577	10.5%
Italian	117	2.1%
Polish	71	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	60	1.1%
German	30	0.5%
Norwegian	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27306

What city is ZIP code 27306 in?

ZIP code 27306 is primarily assigned to Mount Gilead, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27306 in?

ZIP code 27306 falls within Richmond County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27306 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 27306 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 27306 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 27306 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27306?

The median home value in ZIP code 27306 is $140,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 27306?

ZIP code 27306 has an estimated population of 5,501 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27306 in?

ZIP code 27306 observes the EST timezone.