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ZIP 27030

Pop. 36,241·Surry County·209th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,200/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+29.0%
vs US Median
-$765
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ZIP 27030 · $1,200
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$730
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,180
4 BR+
$1,410
Research median
$930/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$14,400/yr
At $1,200/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountySurry County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +29.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27030 (Mount Airy, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,241
Median income
$46,377
Median age
43.7
Renters
30.3%
Age distribution
21.8%
18.6%
24.1%
14.4%
21.1%
Under 1821.8%
18–3418.6%
35–5424.1%
55–6414.4%
65+21.1%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
83.9%
White83.9%
Black5.2%
Hispanic10.4%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
16.5%
31%
34.7%
17.8%
No HS diploma16.5%
HS diploma31%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+17.8%
Housing tenure
69.7%
30.3%
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27030 in Mount Airy, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,687 → $46,377
up 8.6%
Population
35,577 → 36,241
up 1.9%
Renter share
30.9% → 30.3%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
16.9% → 17.8%
+0.9 pts
Median age
45.6 → 43.7
-1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $42,687 to $46,377 across the same window, up 8.6% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 35,577 to 36,241 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 27030 covers Mount Airy, NC. The median rent here is $1,200/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($46,377/yr), ZIP 27030 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27030?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27030 (Mount Airy, NC) is $1,200. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27030 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27030's median rent of $1,200/mo is $765 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27030 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27030 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #209 out of 221 ZIPs at $1,200/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27030?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,200/mo in ZIP 27030. The local median household income is $46,377/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27030?

Rent in ZIP 27030 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 27030 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27030 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,200/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($46,377/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27030 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27030 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.3% of ZIP 27030 households are renters, while 69.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27030 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27030 compare to the rest of Mount Airy?

ZIP 27030 is more affordable than Mount Airy overall. At $1,200/mo, it's $230 below the Mount Airy citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27030 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27030 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,200/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 27030's median household income ($46,377/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27030 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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