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Surry County
Pilot Mountain, NC
27041
27041 ZIP Code — Pilot Mountain, NC
Surry County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27041 is located in
Pilot Mountain ,
North Carolina ,
within Surry County .
It covers approximately 60.32 square miles and serves a population of
7,475 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 336 .
About ZIP code 27041
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. Median home value is $175,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $60,166. 41% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
7,475
Population density
124 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
171
Geography
Land area
60.32 sq mi
Water area
0.40 sq mi
Latitude
36.4131
Longitude
-80.4728
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
336
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.1%
53.3%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
32.0%
30.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
17.5%
14.0%
19.1%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.7%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$60,166
Median household income
$175,400
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,462 19.6% 18 and over 6,013 80.4% 65 and over 1,513 20.2% Median age 46.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3%
Group Count % White 6,912 89.9% Black or African American 233 3% Hispanic or Latino 214 2.8% Other race 214 2.8% Two or more races 108 1.4% Asian 8 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.1%
53.3%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
32.0%
30.1%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
17.5%
14.0%
19.1%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.7%
6.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.0% $10k–$15k 8.4% $15k–$25k 7.5% $25k–$35k 11.1% $35k–$50k 9.6% $50k–$75k 19.3% $75k–$100k 14.1% $100k–$150k 17.3% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 3.7% Median income $60,166
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $175,400 Median rent / month $732 Owner occupied 74.3% Renter occupied 25.7% Vacant 10.9% Single-family detached 68.3% Large apartment buildings 0.2% Mobile homes 22.4% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.47
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 9.8% 1990–1999 25.4% 1980–1989 16.8% 1970–1979 15.3% 1960–1969 9.2% 1950–1959 7.6% 1940–1949 6.6% 1939 or earlier 5.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.2% 1 bedroom 5.8% 2 bedrooms 31.9% 3 bedrooms 48.1% 4 bedrooms 11.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.8% 1 vehicle 30.2% 2 vehicles 36.8% 3 or more 30.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.5% Electricity 71.7% Propane / LP gas 10.3% Fuel oil 11.7% Wood 2.4% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,647 52.4% Cohabiting couple 89 2.8% Male householder, no spouse 600 19.1% Female householder, no spouse 809 25.7% Households with children under 18 778 24.7% Households with seniors (65+) 1,141 36.3% Average household size 2.37
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.1% 19.4% Married 53.7% 54.8% Separated 1.8% 1.0% Widowed 3.8% 9.9% Divorced 11.7% 14.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.9% Bachelor's or higher 21.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 73 4.5% Kindergarten 41 2.5% Elementary school 768 47.7% High school 347 21.6% College / grad school 380 23.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.5%
Transportation & utilities
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Professional & management
6.1%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Public administration
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.8% Service 15.5% Sales & office 20.9% Natural resources & construction 9.8% Production & transportation 23.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.7% Government 17.1% Self-employed 4.9% Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.6% Carpool 11.1% Public transit 0.4% Walk 0.8% Work from home 7.3% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 32.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.6%
Female-led households
6.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.0% Retirement income 29.3% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 3.2% Food stamps / SNAP 11.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.9% High blood pressure 35.9% High cholesterol 36.8% Diabetes 11.5% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 28.4% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.8% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.6% Binge drinking 15.7% No physical activity 24.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.5% Depression 24.1% Fair or poor health 16.2% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 12.3% No health insurance 18.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.0% Visited dentist 61.1% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 17.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 443 7.4%
Disability % Any disability 19.2% Under 18 5.2% 18–64 years 17.1% 65 and over 38.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.6% Public insurance 38.1% No insurance 8.0% Uninsured under 19 0.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,216 96.5% Spanish 86 1.2% Other Indo-European 71 1.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 15 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 7,106 95.1% Born in same state 7,091 94.9% Born in different state 5,333 71.3% Foreign born 15 0.2% Naturalized citizen 369 4.9% Not a US citizen 294 79.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,383 18.5% Arab 1,001 13.4% Italian 588 7.9%
Ancestry Count % English 52 0.7% Polish 16 0.2% Irish 5 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.1% Internet access 91.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27041
What city is ZIP code 27041 in?
ZIP code 27041 is primarily assigned to Pilot Mountain, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27041 in?
ZIP code 27041 falls within Surry County, North Carolina.
Does ZIP code 27041 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 27041 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27041?
The median home value in ZIP code 27041 is $175,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 27041?
ZIP code 27041 has an estimated population of 7,475 residents, with a density of 124 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27041?
The median household income in ZIP code 27041 is $60,166, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27041 in?
ZIP code 27041 observes the EST timezone.
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