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Surry County, NC
8 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Surry County, North Carolina.
Population
71,425
Land area
533sq mi
People per sq mi
134
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Surry County
Surry County at a glance
- Surry County is 39% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,656 a year, 23% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,600 (39% below North Carolina) and median rent is $761 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Mount Airy (10,633), Elkin (4,043) and Dobson (1,652).
Local data for Surry County, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools31
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks21
- Post Offices13
- Parks24
- Grocery Stores36
- Restaurants225
- Affordable Housing12
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places14
Housing and community stats
Surry County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,656
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$177,600
Prices -0.6% in a year
Median rent
$761/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,686), Irish Americans (5,567), German Americans (5,171).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 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
PPP loans
$110M
1,297 loans, 14,470 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$253K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Surry County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Surry County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
866
Most often 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 zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Surry County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Surry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Surry County, NC?
- Mount Airy is the largest city or town in Surry County, with about 10,633 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Surry County?
- Surry County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27007, 27017, 27024, 27030, 27041.
- What is the population of Surry County, NC?
- About 71,425 people live in Surry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Surry County?
- Surry County borders Forsyth County, Wilkes County, Stokes County, Yadkin County, Carroll County, VA, Patrick County, VA, Grayson County, VA, Alleghany County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023