27371 ZIP Code — Troy, NC

Montgomery County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27371 is located in Troy, North Carolina, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 143.40 square miles and serves a population of 7,628 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 27371

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 $155,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $61,075. 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 27371 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,628

population

143.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27371 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27371

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27371. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Troy	Acceptable
Troy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27356 Star (8.9 mi) 27209 Biscoe (12.9 mi) 28127 New London (14.1 mi) 27306 Mount Gilead (14.7 mi) 27229 Candor (14.9 mi) 27239 Denton (15 mi) 27341 Seagrove (15.8 mi) 28001 Albemarle (15.8 mi) 27205 Asheboro (15.8 mi) 28137 Richfield (18.1 mi) 28128 Norwood (18.7 mi) 27242 Eagle Springs (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,628
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	143.40 sq mi
Water area	1.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.4315
Longitude	-79.9538
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	54.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	35.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	8.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.9%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

7,628

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$61,075

Median household income

$28,762

Per capita income

$155,400

Median home value

$603

Median monthly rent

68.2%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

2,970

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

168

Under 5

147

134

5–9

117

153

10–14

134

213

15–19

186

138

20–24

120

654

25–34

573

568

35–44

497

581

45–54

509

402

55–59

352

252

60–64

221

505

65–74

442

259

75–84

227

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,065	14.0%
18 and over	6,563	86.0%
65 and over	1,509	19.8%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Black or African American 17.2%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,838	74.9%
Black or African American	1,341	17.2%
Two or more races	249	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	167	2.1%
Other race	145	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	33	0.4%
Asian	22	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	54.4%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	35.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	8.5%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.9%	6.0%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$61,075

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,400
Median rent / month	$603
Owner occupied	68.2%
Renter occupied	31.8%
Vacant	24.3%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	73.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	6.6%
Wood	3.5%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,420	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	190	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	501	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	849	28.7%
Households with children under 18	654	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,080	36.5%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.4%	32.2%
Married	43.4%	48.5%
Separated	0.4%	2.4%
Widowed	5.7%	9.6%
Divorced	11.0%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	5.5%
Kindergarten	134	12.4%
Elementary school	355	32.8%
High school	281	26.0%
College / grad school	253	23.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Construction 9.6%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Retail trade 8.2%

Public administration 7.4%

Other services 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Professional & management 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 16.7%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	425	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,313	95.9%
Spanish	242	3.3%
Other Indo-European	235	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,294	95.6%
Born in same state	7,279	95.4%
Born in different state	5,675	74.4%
Foreign born	15	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	334	4.4%
Not a US citizen	153	45.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,374	18%
French	906	11.9%
Italian	177	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	0.4%
Dutch	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27371

What city is ZIP code 27371 in?

ZIP code 27371 is primarily assigned to Troy, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27371 in?

ZIP code 27371 falls within Montgomery County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 27371 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 27371 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27371?

15% of residents in ZIP code 27371 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27371?

The median home value in ZIP code 27371 is $155,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 27371?

ZIP code 27371 has an estimated population of 7,628 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 27371 in?

ZIP code 27371 observes the EST timezone.