ZIP code 27229
Where is ZIP code 27229?
Candor, North Carolina
Montgomery County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27229 belongs to Candor, North Carolina in Montgomery County. 27229 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 472 and 910. About 3,456 people live in the 27229 area, where the median household income is $51,436. The closest ZIP codes are 28367 (Norman, 5.2 mi southeast), 27281 (Jackson Springs, 6.7 mi east) and 28338 (Ellerbe, 9.3 mi south).
| ZIP code | 27229 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Candor |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 472, 910 |
| Coordinates | 35.2234, -79.7876 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 272 |
Population and income in 27229
| Population | 3,456 · lower than 59% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 38 · lower than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.3 years · lower than 77% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $51,436 · lower than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,146 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $128,800 · lower than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $898 a month |
| Housing units | 1,383 |
| Households | 1,230 (2.77 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 90.5 sq mi (plus 0.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27229. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27229
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28367 | Norman, NC | 5.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 27281 | Jackson Springs, NC | 6.7 mi E | Standard |
| 28338 | Ellerbe, NC | 9.3 mi S | Standard |
| 27209 | Biscoe, NC | 9.4 mi N | Standard |
| 27306 | Mount Gilead, NC | 11.3 mi W | Standard |
| 27242 | Eagle Springs, NC | 11.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 27371 | Troy, NC | 12.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 27356 | Star, NC | 13.7 mi N | Standard |
| 27376 | West End, NC | 14.3 mi E | Standard |
| 27247 | Ether, NC | 15.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28380 | Rockingham, NC | 15.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28374 | Pinehurst, NC | 17.9 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27229 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27229
123 MAIN ST
CANDOR NC 27229
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Canden: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27229-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27229?
- 27229 is a Candor, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27229 in?
- ZIP code 27229 is in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27229 in?
- 27229 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27229?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27229 use area codes 472 and 910.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27229?
- About 3,456 people live in ZIP code 27229, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27229?
- The median household income in 27229 is $51,436 a year, lower than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27229?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27229 are 28367 (Norman, 5.2 miles), 27281 (Jackson Springs, 6.7 miles), 28338 (Ellerbe, 9.3 miles) and 27209 (Biscoe, 9.4 miles).