27229 ZIP Code – Candor, North Carolina

Located in Candor, North Carolina, ZIP code 27229 is a small ZIP code within Montgomery County with a population of approximately 3,174 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $46,150, which is below the North Carolina average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $109,700, well below the national average, with 69.4% owner-occupied housing (stable). , and the median rent of $698 is below the national average. Housing consists of 65% single-family (decreasing).

At 1.9%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate is 18.5%, above the national average. 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 37.5, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28367, 27209, 27306.

ZIP Code 27229 Data

Population 3,174
Median Household Income $46,150
Median Home Value $109,700
Median Rent $698
Median Age 37.5
Unemployment Rate 1.9%
Poverty Rate 18.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

ZIP 27229 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 27229NC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population3,17412k10k
Median Household Income$46k$63k$73k
Median Home Value$109k$213k$258k
Median Rent$698$968$1,088
Median Age37.543.343.2
Unemployment Rate1.9%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate18.5%15.0%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher10.4%26.3%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
28367 NORMAN 173 $44,375
27209 BISCOE 4,521 $49,271
27306 MOUNT GILEAD 5,501 $57,841
27281 JACKSON SPRINGS 3,271 $73,974
28338 ELLERBE 3,721 $56,854