Chatham County, NC ZIP Codes
15 ZIP codes cover all or part of Chatham County, North Carolina. The Census Bureau counts 80,151 residents in the county, with a median household income of $94,317 and a median home value of $446,200. Median household income ranges from $50,435 in 27252 to $172,955 in 27562. Its largest communities include Durham, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill and Siler City.
Chatham County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 80,151 |
| Households | 33,004 |
| Median household income | $94,317 |
| Median home value | $446,200 |
| Median age | 47.6 |
| Median rent | $1,180 |
All 15 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 265,614 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 105,616 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $50,435 (27252) to $172,955 (27562) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $111,481 |
| Homeowners | 71.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 180 routes, 120,229 homes (13 of 15 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Chatham County: 27562 ($172,955)
- Most residents: 27713 (59,197 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27562 (96.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 27562 (51.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 27516 (16.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 27713 (34.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 27523 ($659,300)
Every ZIP code in Chatham County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27713 | Durham | 59,197 | 25,689 | $100,676 | $418,400 | 59.4% | 27.5% | 15.7% | 40 | 29,428 | 26% of its land |
| 27502 | Apex | 48,530 | 17,368 | $143,922 | $550,900 | 81.6% | 45.9% | 11.2% | 29 | 21,769 | 20% of its land |
| 27516 | Chapel Hill | 47,358 | 17,503 | $106,353 | $567,200 | 70.7% | 32.9% | 16.5% | 31 | 19,512 | 17% of its land |
| 27517 | Chapel Hill | 29,564 | 12,608 | $128,683 | $608,100 | 67.4% | 23.8% | 14.8% | 23 | 15,549 | 58% of its land |
| 27312 | Pittsboro | 23,341 | 10,292 | $103,104 | $467,900 | 80.5% | 22.4% | 8.7% | 19 | 13,501 | 99% of its land |
| 27523 | Apex | 20,269 | 7,905 | $135,625 | $659,300 | 72.3% | 43.0% | 13.8% | 13 | 10,315 | 67% of its land |
| 27344 | Siler City | 19,198 | 7,345 | $57,320 | $184,200 | 67.5% | 36.9% | 9.3% | 12 | 7,717 | 95% of its land |
| 27562 | New Hill | 5,659 | 1,772 | $172,955 | $614,300 | 96.6% | 51.1% | 6.3% | 3 | 2,513 | 61% of its land |
| 27207 | Bear Creek | 4,367 | 1,631 | $70,211 | $205,700 | 82.8% | 28.6% | 4.0% | 3 | 1,635 | 100% of its land |
| 27559 | Moncure | 2,312 | 992 | $74,490 | $385,000 | 86.1% | 22.4% | 15.0% | 2 | 1,107 | 100% of its land |
| 27355 | Staley | 2,291 | 972 | $65,911 | $181,400 | 65.4% | 25.3% | 7.0% | 2 | 1,127 | 32% of its land |
| 27208 | Bennett | 1,979 | 812 | $58,947 | $172,700 | 87.1% | 22.5% | 2.8% | 2 | 744 | 53% of its land |
| 27252 | Goldston | 1,425 | 620 | $50,435 | $171,600 | 94.5% | 20.8% | 10.6% | 1 | 674 | 100% of its land |
| 27256 | Gulf | 64 | 64 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 27213 | Bonlee | 60 | 43 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Chatham County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Durham — 291,467 residents · 9 ZIP codes
- Cary — 179,306 residents · 4 ZIP codes
- Apex — 70,630 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Chapel Hill — 61,607 residents · 4 ZIP codes
- Siler City — 7,995 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Briar Chapel — 6,049 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Pittsboro — 4,752 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Fearrington Village — 2,356 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Governors Village — 2,295 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Governors Club — 1,787 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Moncure — 1,039 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Carolina Meadows — 555 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Goldston — 379 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Bennett — 262 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Gulf — 178 residents · 3 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Chatham County — 13 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Chatham County — 13 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Chatham County — 13 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Chatham County — 13 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Chatham County — 13 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Chatham County — 13 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Chatham County — 13 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Chatham County — 13 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Chatham County, NC?
- 27713, 27502, 27516, 27517, 27312, 27523, 27344, 27562, 27207, 27559, 27355, 27208, 27252, 27256 and 27213. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Chatham County?
- 80,151 residents in 33,004 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Chatham County?
- $94,317 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $50,435 (27252) to $172,955 (27562).
- Which Chatham County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27562, at $172,955, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Chatham County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Chatham County?
- For the 13 of 15 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 180 carrier routes reaching 120,229 residential and 5,351 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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