Pilot Mountain
Town in Surry County, North Carolina

Pilot Mountain is a town in Surry County, North Carolina, with 1,440 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,158 ft (353 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pinnacle, 5.1 miles SE.
- 1,440residents (2020 Census)
- 1,158 ftelevation · 353 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 705 / sq mipopulation density
- 27041ZIP code
About Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain is a town in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,443 at the 2020 census. It is named for the nearby landmark of Pilot Mountain, a distinctive geological formation.
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Living in Pilot Mountain
- Median household income
- $49,200
- Median home value
- $203,600
- Median rent
- $969/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Pilot Mountain had 1,440 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,440 |
|---|---|
| Density | 705 per sq mi (272 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pilot Mountain at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Surry County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,440 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.04 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3839° N, 80.4742° W |
| ZIP code | 27041 |
| Official website | townofpilotmountain.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3751820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pilot Mountain
- Pinnacle5.1 mi SE
- King10.0 mi SE
- Flat Rock10.5 mi NW
- White Plains10.6 mi NW
- Mount Airy11.6 mi NW
- East Bend11.7 mi S
- Smithtown11.7 mi SW
- Toast11.9 mi NW
- Tobaccoville12.7 mi SE
- Dobson13.9 mi W
- Danbury14.7 mi E
- Rural Hall15.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pilot Mountain
What county is Pilot Mountain in?
Pilot Mountain is in Surry County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Pilot Mountain, NC?
1,440 people lived in Pilot Mountain at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pilot Mountain, NC?
The ZIP code of Pilot Mountain is 27041.
What is the elevation of Pilot Mountain?
1,158 feet (353 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pilot Mountain?
Pinnacle (5.1 mi), King (10.0 mi), Flat Rock (10.5 mi), White Plains (10.6 mi), Mount Airy (11.6 mi).
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