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Mount airy, NC — ZIP 27030

Population: 36,241 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 27030 (Mount airy, NC) is $219,063 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $258,750 after a median 77 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,095/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$219,063

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$219,063
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.8%
10-year appreciation
+87.4%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$220,996
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$258,750
Median list price
$234,990
Median price per sqft
$215
1-year sale-price change
+7.8%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
131
Sale-to-list ratio
94.6%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
37

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,095/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$730/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$770/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Millennium Charter Academy, Mount Airy City Schools, Surry County Schools
Schools include
Millennium Charter Academy, Bruce H. Tharrington Primary, Jones Intermediate, Mount Airy High, Mount Airy Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, drought, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Holcomb Creosote Co (23.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,084
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,881

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Mount Airy Surry County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+203 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
38.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.3%
Median annual property tax
$982
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
70.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,091
Average weekly wage
$908
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
241

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 27030State medianUS median
Median home value$219,063$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$258,750$330,000$325,000
Median days on market77 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,095/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$982$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 27030?
$219,063.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27030?
$258,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27030?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27030?
Typical rent: $1,095/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 27030?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, strongWind, drought, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 27030?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 27030?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27030?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27030?
11 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 27030 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27030?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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