27208 ZIP Code — Bennett, NC

Chatham County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27208 is located in Bennett, North Carolina, within Chatham County. It covers approximately 40.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,615 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 336/910.

About ZIP code 27208

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,729. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 27208 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,615

population

40.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27208 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27208

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27208. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bennett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27325 Robbins (8.5 mi) 27316 Ramseur (8.6 mi) 27207 Bear Creek (9 mi) 27341 Seagrove (9.9 mi) 27252 Goldston (10.8 mi) 27344 Siler City (10.8 mi) 27355 Staley (15 mi) 28327 Carthage (16.6 mi) 27248 Franklinville (16.8 mi) 27203 Asheboro (17 mi) 27205 Asheboro (17.5 mi) 27356 Star (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,615
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	40.90 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	35.5809
Longitude	-79.5353
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	336/910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	44.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	20.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	7.2%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,615

Population

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

$55,729

Median household income

$29,363

Per capita income

$134,100

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

91.4%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

795

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

117

115

45–54

138

55–59

60–64

114

154

65–74

184

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	271	16.8%
18 and over	1,344	83.2%
65 and over	414	25.6%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 3.3%

Black or African American 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,536	95.1%
Two or more races	54	3.3%
Black or African American	25	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	44.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	27.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	20.6%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	7.2%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 28.1%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	28.1%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$55,729

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.9%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,100
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	91.4%
Renter occupied	8.6%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	35.1%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.6%
2 vehicles	45.4%
3 or more	46.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	52.1%
Propane / LP gas	31.2%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	8.3%
No fuel used	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	446	70.0%
Cohabiting couple	76	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	25	3.9%
Female householder, no spouse	90	14.1%
Households with children under 18	159	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	267	41.9%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	17.0%
Married	67.6%	58.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	5.6%	6.3%
Divorced	11.1%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	6.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	113	36.8%
High school	73	23.8%
College / grad school	100	32.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Manufacturing 24.4%

Professional & management 9.3%

Construction 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Retail trade 6.8%

Public administration 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Information 1.6%

Other services 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.2%
Government	28.5%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	15.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,572	97.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,606	99.4%
Born in same state	1,586	98.2%
Born in different state	1,411	87.4%
Foreign born	20	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.6%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	202	12.5%
Arab	178	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27208

What city is ZIP code 27208 in?

ZIP code 27208 is primarily assigned to Bennett, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27208 in?

ZIP code 27208 falls within Chatham County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 27208 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 27208 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 27208 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 27208 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 27208 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 27208 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27208?

The median home value in ZIP code 27208 is $134,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 27208 in?

ZIP code 27208 observes the EST timezone.