Chatham County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
77,889
population (2021)
+22.7%
pop change since 2010
37037
FIPS code
Chatham County ZIP code map
About Chatham County
Chatham County is located in North Carolina and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 77,889 as of 2021,
an increase of
22.7% from 63,505 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Chatham County is 37037.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 77,889 |
| 2010 population | 63,505 |
| Change | +22.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37037 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Chatham County
ZIP codes for Chatham County, NC (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27207 | Bear Creek | Chatham | View map |
| 27208 | Bennett | Chatham | View map |
| 27213 | Bonlee | Chatham | View map |
| 27228 | Bynum | Chatham | View map |
| 27252 | Goldston | Chatham | View map |
| 27256 | Gulf | Chatham | View map |
| 27312 | Pittsboro | Chatham | View map |
| 27344 | Siler City | Chatham | View map |
| 27559 | Moncure | Chatham | View map |
Demographics & statistics
78,652
Population
45.5
Median age
$90,314
Median household income
$54,145
Per capita income
$263,814
Median home value
$986
Median monthly rent
78.7%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
27,002
Housing units
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,784
Under 5
1,947
1,731
5–9
1,891
2,233
10–14
2,439
2,143
15–19
2,339
1,966
20–24
2,147
4,131
25–34
4,511
4,519
35–44
4,934
4,582
45–54
5,004
2,711
55–59
2,960
2,815
60–64
3,074
5,018
65–74
5,478
2,720
75–84
2,969
1,246
85+
1,360
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,984 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 63,668 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 18,791 | 24.7% |
| Median age | 45.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.4%
Black or African American
10.9%
Hispanic or Latino
9.2%
Other race
6.7%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,660 | 65.4% |
| Black or African American | 9,467 | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,002 | 9.2% |
| Other race | 5,774 | 6.7% |
| Two or more races | 4,631 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 1,994 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 126 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
6.9%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
10.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 10.9% |
| Median income | $90,314 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.8%
$50k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
$200k–$300k
17.0%
$300k–$500k
22.0%
$500k–$1M
14.5%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,814 |
| Median rent / month | $986 |
| Owner occupied | 78.7% |
| Renter occupied | 21.3% |
| Vacant | 12.1% |
| Single-family detached | 71.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 18.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% |
| 3 or more | 30.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.8% |
| Electricity | 54.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 3.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 17,588 | 55.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,879 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,690 | 10.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,170 | 27.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,587 | 24.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13,087 | 43.3% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.5% | 20.8% |
| Married | 61.5% | 52.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 14.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
25.6%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
14.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 825 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 764 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 6,603 | 41.6% |
| High school | 4,011 | 28.2% |
| College / grad school | 3,931 | 22.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Professional & management
14.3%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Construction
10.6%
Retail trade
8.7%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Other services
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.5% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 15.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.2% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.4% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.4% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Other means | 4.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
9.6%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
13.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.4% |
| Retirement income | 28.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.6% |
| Visited dentist | 66.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,497 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 30.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.5% |
| Public insurance | 38.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 74,921 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 4,923 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,991 | 3.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 295 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 624 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 69,234 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 68,539 | 91.6% |
| Born in different state | 38,118 | 62.7% |
| Foreign born | 695 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,418 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,375 | 38.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 12,455 | 15.8% |
| Italian | 7,570 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 5,107 | 6.5% |
| English | 418 | 0.5% |
| German | 355 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 323 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 309 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 260 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 221 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 90.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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