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County ProfileNC

Montgomery County

Population: 25,751 · 6 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
25,751
People
Median age
44
Housing
Total households
10,643
Income
Median household income
$57,766
Housing
Total housing units
14,998
Employment
Employment rate
51.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
19.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
87.5%
County details
Local time 02:19:07(ET)
NameMontgomery
Total ZIP codes6total
ZIP codes (by type)
5 Standard1 PO Box
Area code472, 910
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates35.3275482, -79.9107517
Land area491.5 sq miles(1,273.1 km²)

Map of Montgomery county, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Montgomery County, North Carolina and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Montgomery County

Compare the largest cities in Montgomery County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Troy2,850$51,7311ZIPs
Biscoe1,848$45,1901ZIPs
Mount Gilead1,171$58,8851ZIPs
Candor813$57,6391ZIPs
Star806$38,1251ZIPs
Ether1111ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

Review the most populated postal areas across Montgomery County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
27371Troy$63,5167,284
27306Mount Gilead$57,9346,399
27209Biscoe$45,8614,016
27229Candor$51,4363,228
27356Star$55,3472,989
27247Ether111

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS