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ZIP Code 27229
Candor, NC, Montgomery County
Population
3,456
Land area
90.5sq mi
People per sq mi
38
City
Candor
ZIP 27229 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27229 at a glance
- ZIP 27229 (Candor) is 83% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,436, 29% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,800 (55% below North Carolina) and median rent is $898 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27229
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27229, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,436
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$128,800
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.0%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
23.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
46
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
668
$30.39M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.03M
55 loans
Campaign donations
$7,541
0% D, 12% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27229, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
313
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27229, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.6%
U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts
Cities in ZIP 27229
ZIP codes near 27229
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28367Norman | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| 27209Biscoe | 7.3 mi | 46.7 |
| 27306Mount Gilead | 9.6 mi | 184.7 |
| 28338Ellerbe | 11 mi | 147 |
| 27281Jackson Springs | 11 mi | 68.3 |
| 27242Seven Lakes | 12 mi | 50.8 |
| 27356Star | 13 mi | 56.6 |
| 27371Troy | 14 mi | 143.4 |
| 27247Star | 15 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27229?
- ZIP code 27229 is in Candor, NC (Montgomery County).
- What county is ZIP code 27229 in?
- ZIP code 27229 is mostly in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27229?
- About 3,456 people live in the 27229 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.