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Pittsboro, NC
Town in Chatham County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27312.
Population
4,752
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
533
ZIP codes
1
Pittsboro and its ZIP codes
Pittsboro at a glance
- Pittsboro is about 2.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,639 a year, 13% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $376,300 (30% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,211 a month.
Local data for Pittsboro, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pittsboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,639
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$376,300
Median rent
$1,211/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
40.8%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (665), Irish Americans (397), Italian Americans (175).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chatham County. PPP loans are for Pittsboro.
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
$20.8M
521 loans, 3,173 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pittsboro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home19.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pittsboro, 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
90° / 30°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pittsboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.2%
U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Pittsboro
1 in or overlapping Pittsboro. Population shown
Cities near Pittsboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fearrington VillageCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Briar ChapelCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.1 |
| MoncureCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Governors ClubCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Governors VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Carolina MeadowsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| GoldstonTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| GulfCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| CarrboroTown | 14 mi | 6.5 |
| ApexTown | 15 mi | 26.9 |
| Chapel HillTown | 15 mi | 21.7 |
| Siler CityTown | 16 mi | 6.7 |
| SaxapahawCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| SanfordCity | 18 mi | 33.2 |
| Holly SpringsTown | 20 mi | 19.4 |
| BroadwayTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pittsboro, NC in?
- Pittsboro is in Chatham County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Pittsboro, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pittsboro include 27312.
- What is the population of Pittsboro, NC?
- About 4,752 people live in Pittsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pittsboro?
- Nearby places include Fearrington Village (7.2 mi), Briar Chapel (7.2 mi), Moncure (9.2 mi), Governors Club (11 mi), Governors Village (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023