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Chatham County, NC
11 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Chatham County, North Carolina.
Population
80,151
Land area
681sq mi
People per sq mi
118
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Chatham County
Chatham County at a glance
- Chatham County is 47% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $94,317, 30% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $446,200 (54% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,180 a month.
- Its largest cities are Siler City (7,995), Briar Chapel (6,049) and Pittsboro (4,752).
Local data for Chatham County, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chatham County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,317
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$446,200
Prices +6.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,180/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
48.9%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,991), Irish Americans (8,979), Mexican Americans (5,358).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 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
$136M
2,115 loans, 18,124 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$2.6M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Chatham County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.0%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home22.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chatham County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
496
Most often 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone36 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chatham County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chatham County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Chatham County, NC?
- Siler City is the largest city or town in Chatham County, with about 7,995 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Chatham County?
- Chatham County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27207, 27208, 27213, 27252, 27256.
- What is the population of Chatham County, NC?
- About 80,151 people live in Chatham County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Chatham County?
- Chatham County borders Wake County, Durham County, Alamance County, Orange County, Randolph County, Harnett County, Moore County, Lee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023