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Bennett, NC
Census-designated place in Chatham County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27208.
Population
262
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
82
ZIP codes
1
Bennett and its ZIP codes
Bennett at a glance
- Bennett is 63% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Bennett, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chatham County. PPP loans are for Bennett.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,422
20,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$642M
FY 2026, $8,415 per person
PPP loans
$348K
24 loans, 56 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Bennett, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
496
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
211
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bennett, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Bennett
1 in or overlapping Bennett. Population shown
Cities near Bennett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RobbinsTown | 9.5 mi | 1.6 |
| GoldstonTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Siler CityTown | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| RamseurTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| SeagroveTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| GulfCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| FranklinvilleTown | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| StaleyTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| StarTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| BiscoeTown | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| LibertyTown | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| AsheboroCity | 21 mi | 19.5 |
| Seven LakesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.4 |
| CarthageTown | 21 mi | 6.8 |
| SanfordCity | 22 mi | 33.2 |
| CandorTown | 22 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bennett, NC in?
- Bennett is in Chatham County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Bennett, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bennett include 27208.
- What is the population of Bennett, NC?
- About 262 people live in Bennett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bennett?
- Nearby places include Robbins (9.5 mi), Goldston (12 mi), Siler City (12 mi), Ramseur (13 mi), Seagrove (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023