Montgomery County, NC ZIP Codes
8 ZIP codes cover all or part of Montgomery County, North Carolina: 28127, 27371, 27306, 27209, 27281, 27229, 27356 and 27247. The Census Bureau counts 26,007 residents in the county, with a median household income of $57,766 and a median home value of $161,700. Median household income ranges from $45,861 in 27209 to $74,547 in 27281. Its largest communities include Troy, Biscoe, Star, Mount Gilead and Candor.
Montgomery County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 26,007 |
| Households | 10,643 |
| Median household income | $57,766 |
| Median home value | $161,700 |
| Median age | 44 |
| Median rent | $766 |
All 8 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 36,025 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 14,259 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $45,861 (27209) to $74,547 (27281) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $61,391 |
| Homeowners | 77.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 26 routes, 14,678 homes (7 of 8 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Montgomery County: 27281 ($74,547)
- Most residents: 28127 (8,506 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27281 (90.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 27209 (44.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 27229 (14.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 27209 (32.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 27281 ($292,400)
Every ZIP code in Montgomery County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28127 | New London | 8,506 | 3,194 | $69,125 | $255,800 | 84.3% | 26.2% | 11.8% | 5 | 3,515 | 30% of its land |
| 27371 | Troy | 7,572 | 3,090 | $63,516 | $164,300 | 73.4% | 26.8% | 11.2% | 6 | 3,530 | 92% of its land |
| 27306 | Mount Gilead | 5,486 | 2,555 | $57,934 | $171,800 | 78.0% | 22.8% | 12.2% | 5 | 3,104 | 77% of its land |
| 27209 | Biscoe | 3,906 | 1,546 | $45,861 | $129,300 | 66.9% | 44.5% | 5.0% | 3 | 1,392 | 69% of its land |
| 27281 | Jackson Springs | 3,864 | 1,545 | $74,547 | $292,400 | 90.6% | 31.8% | 10.0% | 3 | 1,578 | 29% of its land |
| 27229 | Candor | 3,456 | 1,230 | $51,436 | $128,800 | 69.4% | 35.0% | 14.0% | 2 | 1,106 | 97% of its land |
| 27356 | Star | 3,193 | 1,077 | $55,347 | $164,400 | 69.9% | 32.3% | 2.9% | 2 | 1,112 | 79% of its land |
| 27247 | Montgomery County | 42 | 22 | — | — | 72.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Montgomery County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Troy — 2,926 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Biscoe — 2,116 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Star — 1,282 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Mount Gilead — 1,197 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Candor — 1,160 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Norman — 89 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Montgomery County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Montgomery County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Montgomery County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Montgomery County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Montgomery County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Montgomery County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Montgomery County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Montgomery County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Montgomery County, NC?
- 28127, 27371, 27306, 27209, 27281, 27229, 27356 and 27247. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Montgomery County?
- 26,007 residents in 10,643 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Montgomery County?
- $57,766 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $45,861 (27209) to $74,547 (27281).
- Which Montgomery County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27281, at $74,547, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Montgomery County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Montgomery County?
- For the 7 of 8 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 26 carrier routes reaching 14,678 residential and 658 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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