27207 ZIP Code — Bear Creek, NC

Chatham County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27207 is located in Bear Creek, North Carolina, within Chatham County. It covers approximately 86.52 square miles and serves a population of 3,726 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.

About ZIP code 27207

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,526.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

3,726

population

86.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27207 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27207

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27207. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bear Creek	Acceptable
Bear Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27252 Goldston (2.9 mi) 27208 Bennett (9 mi) 27344 Siler City (9.1 mi) 27330 Sanford (11.6 mi) 27325 Robbins (13.8 mi) 27312 Pittsboro (14.5 mi) 27316 Ramseur (14.8 mi) 28327 Carthage (17.1 mi) 27355 Staley (17.5 mi) 27559 Moncure (17.6 mi) 27341 Seagrove (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,726
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	86.52 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	35.5966
Longitude	-79.3764
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	919/984

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	44.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	20.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.6%	7.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,726

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$65,526

Median household income

$36,640

Per capita income

$153,100

Median home value

$636

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

1,354

Housing units

26.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

137

20–24

159

137

25–34

160

202

35–44

237

262

45–54

305

107

55–59

124

190

60–64

223

232

65–74

272

118

75–84

138

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	519	13.9%
18 and over	3,207	86.1%
65 and over	921	24.7%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.1%

Black or African American 18.5%

Asian 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,991	80.1%
Black or African American	692	18.5%
Asian	33	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.3%
Two or more races	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	44.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	20.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.6%	7.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 11.7%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	11.7%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$65,526

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,100
Median rent / month	$636
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	21.8%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	13.4%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	63.3%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	10.4%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	51.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	48.9%
Propane / LP gas	34.6%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	10.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	745	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	78	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	170	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	471	32.2%
Households with children under 18	320	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	634	43.3%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	24.7%
Married	62.7%	49.0%
Separated	3.7%	2.6%
Widowed	0.9%	4.0%
Divorced	9.7%	19.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 11.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	210	39.0%
High school	148	27.5%
College / grad school	180	33.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Retail trade 12.4%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Finance & real estate 11.5%

Public administration 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Construction 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 5.4%

Professional & management 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 16.4%

Female-led households 10.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.0%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	282	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	48.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,569	95.8%
Spanish	30	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	17	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,643	97.8%
Born in same state	3,626	97.3%
Born in different state	2,876	77.2%
Foreign born	17	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	83	2.2%
Not a US citizen	34	41.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	569	15.3%
Italian	567	15.2%
Arab	250	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	0.6%
German	13	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	81.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27207

What city is ZIP code 27207 in?

ZIP code 27207 is primarily assigned to Bear Creek, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27207 in?

ZIP code 27207 falls within Chatham County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27207 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 27207 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27207?

The median home value in ZIP code 27207 is $153,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 27207?

ZIP code 27207 has an estimated population of 3,726 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27207?

The median household income in ZIP code 27207 is $65,526, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 27207 in?

ZIP code 27207 observes the EST timezone.