Mount Airy
City in Surry County, North Carolina

Mount Airy is a city in Surry County, North Carolina, with 10,676 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,115 ft (340 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Toast, 1.4 miles SW.
- 10,676residents (2020 Census)
- 1,115 ftelevation · 340 m
- 11.8 sq miland area · 30.5 km²
- 907 / sq mipopulation density
- 27030ZIP code
About Mount Airy
Mount Airy () is a city in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. The city is located in the northwestern Piedmont Triad. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 10,676. As of 2020, the city is the most populous municipality in Surry County. Mount Airy is located adjacent to the Winston-Salem Metropolitan Area, which is located west of the core central Greensboro-High Point Metropolitan Area.
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Living in Mount Airy
- Median household income
- $40,275
- Median home value
- $181,900
- Median rent
- $725/mo
- Median age
- 46
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Mount Airy had 10,676 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,676 |
|---|---|
| Density | 907 per sq mi (350 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Airy at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Surry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,676 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.77 sq mi (30.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5085° N, 80.6145° W |
| ZIP code | 27030 |
| Official website | mountairy.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3744800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Airy
- Toast1.4 mi SW
- Flat Rock1.8 mi E
- White Plains4.9 mi SW
- Cana, VA5.8 mi NW
- Dobson10.0 mi SW
- Pilot Mountain11.6 mi SE
- Fancy Gap, VA12.2 mi NW
- Lowgap14.3 mi W
- Pinnacle16.7 mi SE
- Hillsville, VA18.8 mi N
- Smithtown19.2 mi S
- Woodlawn, VA19.2 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Airy
What county is Mount Airy in?
Mount Airy is in Surry County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Mount Airy, NC?
10,676 people lived in Mount Airy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Airy, NC?
The ZIP code of Mount Airy is 27030.
What is the elevation of Mount Airy?
1,115 feet (340 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Airy?
Toast (1.4 mi), Flat Rock (1.8 mi), White Plains (4.9 mi), Cana (5.8 mi), Dobson (10.0 mi).
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