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County ProfileNC

Chatham County

Population: 76,285 · 8 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
76,285
People
Median age
47.6
Housing
Total households
33,004
Income
Median household income
$94,317
Housing
Total housing units
35,914
Employment
Employment rate
56.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
48.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.6%
County details
Local time 01:53:44(ET)
NameChatham
Total ZIP codes8total
ZIP codes (by type)
6 Standard2 PO Box
Area code336, 743, 919, 984
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates35.7049939, -79.2514542
Land area681.5 sq miles(1,765 km²)

Map of Chatham county, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Chatham County, North Carolina and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Chatham County

Compare the largest cities in Chatham County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Siler City7,702$46,5661ZIPs
Pittsboro4,537$81,6391ZIPs
Bear Creek3,7241ZIPs
Moncure780$54,0761ZIPs
Bennett2841ZIPs
Goldston234$39,5381ZIPs
Gulf1221ZIPs
Bonlee831ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Chatham County

Review the most populated postal areas across Chatham County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
27312Pittsboro$103,10421,572
27344Siler City$57,32017,834
27207Bear Creek$70,2113,724
27559Moncure$74,4902,412
27208Bennett$58,9471,790
27252Goldston$50,4351,584
27256Gulf101
27213Bonlee83

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS