| Official Zip Code Name | Candor |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Montgomery |
| Area Code | 910 |
| Current Population: | 3929 |
| Racial Majority: | White 46.59% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 63.4% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 9.0% |
| Median Household Income | $36356 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $29370 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 26.2 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EDT |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 384 - 696 ft. |
| Area | 86 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.22805023, -79.77559662 |
The current unemployment level in 27229 is 9.0% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.2% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 8.9% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 8.4%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 27229 decreased to 3929 from 3942 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 27229 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 27229 public schools is Hispanic. -2.7% of students in 27229 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1742 | 46.59% | 1848 | -6% |
| Black Or African American | 705 | 18.86% | 812 | -13% |
| Hispanic | 1229 | 32.87% | 1203 | +2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 13 | -100% |
| Asian | 63 | 1.68% | 11 | +473% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 42 | 0% | 42 | -100% |
| White | 18.9% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 15.5% |
| Hispanic | 63.4% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3929 | 3942 |
| Male Population | 48.20% | |
| Female Population | 51.80% | |
| Total Households | 1399 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | -2.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $36356 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 67.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 27.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 5.90% |
| 27229 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 8 | Richard Hudson | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 27209 - Biscoe |
| 27281 - Jackson Springs |
| 28338 - Ellerbe |
| 27371 - Troy |
| 27306 - Mount Gilead |
| Candor, NC |
| Norman, NC |
Zip Code 27229 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 31 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 49 | 41 | 34 | 50 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 55 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 82 | 72 | 63 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.57 | 3.62 | 4.53 | 3.16 | 3.61 | 4.25 | 5.06 | 4.42 | 4.3 | 3.74 | 3.25 | 3.32 | 47.83 |