ZIP code 27306
Where is ZIP code 27306?
Mount Gilead, North Carolina
Montgomery County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27306 belongs to Mount Gilead, North Carolina in Montgomery County. 27306 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, 704, 910 and 980. About 5,486 people live in the 27306 area, where the median household income is $57,934. The closest ZIP codes are 28128 (Norwood, 8.8 mi west), 28007 (Ansonville, 10.9 mi southwest) and 27229 (Candor, 11.3 mi east).
| ZIP code | 27306 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mount Gilead |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 472, 704, 910, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.2274, -79.9871 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 273 |
Population and income in 27306
| Population | 5,486 · lower than 51% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 30 · lower than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 50.4 years · higher than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 55% |
| Median household income | $57,934 · lower than 66% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,188 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $171,800 · lower than 69% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $793 a month |
| Housing units | 4,279 |
| Households | 2,555 (2.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 184.7 sq mi (plus 3.45 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27306. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27306
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28128 | Norwood, NC | 8.8 mi W | Standard |
| 28007 | Ansonville, NC | 10.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 27229 | Candor, NC | 11.3 mi E | Standard |
| 27371 | Troy, NC | 11.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 28009 | Badin, NC | 14.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28002 | Albemarle, NC | 14.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 27209 | Biscoe, NC | 14.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 28001 | Albemarle, NC | 15.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 28367 | Norman, NC | 15.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28338 | Ellerbe, NC | 16.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 28170 | Wadesboro, NC | 17.7 mi S | Standard |
| 27356 | Star, NC | 17.7 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27306 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27306
123 MAIN ST
MOUNT GILEAD NC 27306
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Wadeville: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27306-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27306?
- 27306 is a Mount Gilead, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27306 in?
- ZIP code 27306 is in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27306 in?
- 27306 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27306?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27306 use area codes 472, 704, 910 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27306?
- About 5,486 people live in ZIP code 27306, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27306?
- The median household income in 27306 is $57,934 a year, lower than 66% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27306?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27306 are 28128 (Norwood, 8.8 miles), 28007 (Ansonville, 10.9 miles), 27229 (Candor, 11.3 miles) and 27371 (Troy, 11.3 miles).