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Pilot Mountain, NC
Town in Surry County, North Carolina.
Population
1,483
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
728
ZIP codes
0
Pilot Mountain and its ZIP codes
Pilot Mountain at a glance
- Pilot Mountain is about 3.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,200, 32% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,600 (30% below North Carolina) and median rent is $969 a month.
Local data for Pilot Mountain, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pilot Mountain, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,200
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$203,600
Median rent
$969/mo
Homeownership
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (177), Irish Americans (172), Italian Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Surry County. PPP loans are for Pilot Mountain.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,491
28,718 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,267
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$473M
FY 2026, $6,623 per person
How people get to work
Pilot Mountain, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pilot Mountain, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
866
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pilot Mountain, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Pilot Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PinnacleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.6 |
| KingCity | 9.4 mi | 6.2 |
| White PlainsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4 |
| Flat RockCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| East BendTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Mount AiryCity | 12 mi | 11.7 |
| SmithtownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| ToastCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| TobaccovilleVillage | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| DobsonTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| DanburyTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Rural HallTown | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| GermantonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| BethaniaTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| BoonvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Cana, VACensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pilot Mountain, NC in?
- Pilot Mountain is in Surry County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Pilot Mountain, NC?
- About 1,483 people live in Pilot Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pilot Mountain?
- Nearby places include Pinnacle (4.9 mi), King (9.4 mi), White Plains (10 mi), Flat Rock (11 mi), East Bend (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023