ZIP Code 27207 in Bear Creek, NC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Bear Creek, North Carolina
Names to Avoid:
Harpers Crossroads
County:Chatham County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:53:21 PM
Population:3,724 [See All]
Area Codes:919 / 984
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.5966, -79.3764
Land Area:86.518 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 27207 has 3,724 residents and 1,564 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 44.1 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.4%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (11.4%, much lower than the state average of 20.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,724Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:4,129Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:3,689Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:43.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$68,240Source: Census ACS
Households:1,564Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$188,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--3,4413,6223,5833,5373,5193,3743,1543,1493,2273,8773,7493,7264,129
Decennial Census3,795------------------3,724------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 44.1

Male Median Age: 42.9

Female Median Age: 44.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1019412312096104981267512517415910610894643027
Female99104971389687106125106131119124144138134624842
Total2001982202581921912042511812562932832502462281267869
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,95779.11%
Black:42511.37%
Hispanic:*2155.75%
Asian:110.29%
American Indian:170.45%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:1133.02%
Total:3,738100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,82448.98%42.9 years
Females:1,90051.02%44.7 years
Total:3,724100%44.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:4,07298.62%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:180.44%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:390.94%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.94%
Total Population:4,129100%
Total Native Population:4,09099.06%
Total Foreign-born Population:390.94%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $68,240, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,490 (40.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,185. Family households earn a median of $82,772 versus $41,667 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,105). By gender, male median income is $70,500 and female is $51,910, which is above the state female median ($49,054), with a current gap of $18,590 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.7%, which is on par with the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$48,750$50,819$46,866$46,988$49,896$49,610$54,531$55,625$55,055$57,201$59,964$65,526$68,240
Median Family Income$61,438$62,882$63,646$59,116$58,581$59,881$61,212$56,740$55,929$65,714$73,194$76,071$82,772
Median NonFamily Income$25,142$21,488$20,305$21,444$21,136$22,000$31,071$37,500$31,953$32,092$34,674$36,173$41,667
Median Male Income$39,321$38,657$45,917$40,833$39,286$45,642$47,351$46,691$47,718$60,081$63,537$68,461$70,500
Median Female Income$27,359$27,870$27,194$27,221$25,391$24,773$26,129$26,494$25,455$36,228$36,913$48,500$51,910
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,14361.35%
Unemployed:170.49%
Not In Labor Force:1,33338.16%
Total:3,493100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:80837.70%
Service:23711.06%
Sales and Office:50923.75%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:26912.55%
Production, transportation, and material moving:32014.93%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,143100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $188,800, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $81,300 (75.63%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,200. The median gross rent is $588, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is down $182 (23.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $59. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.38% (58.00% with a mortgage, 42.00% free-and-clear) and renters 14.62% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.04%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$107,500$110,800$120,400$120,500$123,400$126,400$153,800$139,800$142,600$151,400$147,000$153,100$188,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:8838.60%
$1,000 to $1,499:93.95%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:13157.46%
Total:228100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$770$852$905$712$746$720$496$534$529$544$575$636$588
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):77249.52%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):55935.86%
Renter Occupied:22814.62%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,559100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,55984.96%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):27615.04%
Total Housing Units:1,835100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,56485.23%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:27114.77%
Total Housing Units:1,835100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 25.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.40%, which is on par with the state rate (10.40%). The share of people in poverty is 12.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 2.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.00 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (37.48%). College enrollment is 27.47%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:481.54%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2588.30%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):80525.88%
Some college, no degree:86027.65%
Associate's degree:35011.25%
Bachelor's degree:50916.37%
Graduate or professional degree:2809.00%
Total:3,110100%
High school or higher:2,80490.16%
Bachelor's degree or higher:78925.37%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2,80562.37%
Public Insurance:1,43231.84%
No Insurance:2605.78%
Total:4,497100%
Has Health Insurance:4,23794.22%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty9.5%8.8%8.1%9.2%6.4%10.5%15.9%17.1%19.2%20.7%18.2%13.9%12.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):24535.05%
High school (grades 9-12):26237.48%
College or graduate school:19227.47%
Total:699100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):50772.53%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 27207 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 52 business establishments, employing about 334 people with an annual payroll of $15,608,000. USPS data shows 1,550 residential mailboxes and 47 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,550Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:47Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,239Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,543Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:52Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$4,204,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$15,608,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:334Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 27207 is located in Chatham County, North Carolina, within the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20500) and North Carolina's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 594,291 people, about 0.63% of whom live in ZIP Code 27207. It covers 86.518 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.355 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Durham-Chapel Hill, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:20500Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:594,291Source: Census
MSA:Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSASource: Census
Land Area:86.518 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.355 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:856.93 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


27208 | | 27205

Schools in ZIP Code 27207


ZIP Code 27207 is in the Chatham County Schools, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Bonlee School 152 Bonlee School Road
Bear Creek, NC 27207
District: Chatham County Schools
Chatham Central High 14950 Nc Hwy 902 W
Bear Creek, NC 27207
District: Chatham County Schools
Auldern Academy 990 Glovers Grove Church Rd
Siler City, NC 27344
District: Private SchoolNearby
Haw River Christian Academy 2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lee Christian School 3220 Keller Andrews Rd
Sanford, NC 27330
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 27207


Central Carolina Community College 1105 Kelly Dr
Sanford, NC 27330-9840
Type: Post Secondary
Randolph Community College 629 Industrial Park Ave
Asheboro, NC 27205
Type: Post Secondary
Sandhills Community College 3395 Airport Rd
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Type: Post Secondary
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill 103 South Bldg Cb 9100
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Type: Post Secondary
University Of North Carolina System 910 Raleigh Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Type: Post Secondary
Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill 201 S. Estes Drive, Space 200 B
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-7001
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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