ZIP Code 27213 in Bonlee, NC

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Bonlee, North Carolina
County:Chatham County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:50:59 PM
Population:83 [See All]
Area Codes:919 / 984
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.6458, -79.4149
Land Area:0.626 sq mi
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27213 - Bonlee, NC

ZIP Code 27213, Bonlee

Small Town Unique ZIP
LocationChatham County, NC
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population83
Households39
PO Boxes45 (115% adoption)
Median Age38.3 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 27344
Key Facts
  • Bonlee operates as a PO Box-only ZIP code with 45 boxes serving 83 residents
  • The post office maintains about 1.15 PO Boxes per household, suggesting some regional service to nearby areas
  • Only one street name appears in the postal records: Elmer Moore Road
  • The community covers just 0.626 square miles with minimal water area (0.003 sq mi)
  • Census data shows 39 occupied households with a population-to-household ratio of 2.13
  • The median age of 38.3 years reflects a relatively young rural population

Postal Services

The post office serves an area spanning 0.626 square miles, supporting 39 households. Mail addressed to Elmer Moore Road uses this ZIP code, though delivery occurs through the PO Box system. With a PO Box adoption rate of 1.15, the post office serves slightly beyond its immediate population, indicating some customers travel from nearby areas without carrier delivery. The community maintains four business establishments employing 29 people, reflecting its modest commercial presence in rural Chatham County.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Community

Bonlee's postal records show just one street name, Elmer Moore Road, reflecting the compact nature of this small rural community where PO Box delivery is the standard.

Nearby Areas

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 27213 has 83 residents and 39 households (average 2.13 persons per household). The median age is 38.3 years, slightly younger than the state (39.4) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 25.3% male and 74.7% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.9%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.5%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:83Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:60Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:132.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:39Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.13Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.16Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--000000000080605360
Decennial Census0------------------83--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 38.3

Male Median Age: 38.3

Female Median Age: 37.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male032200230401300100
Female563413909813550000
Total59561311391214850100
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:5871.60%
Black:56.17%
Hispanic:*1214.81%
Asian:00%
American Indian:11.23%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:56.17%
Total:81100%
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:2125.30%38.3 years
Females:6274.70%37.5 years
Total:83100%38.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:60100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:60100%
Total Native Population:60100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 28.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (100.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1728.33%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:4371.67%
Total:60100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:00.00%
Service:17100.00%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:17100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$66,700$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1739.53%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2660.47%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:43100%

Occupied Housing Units:43100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:43100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:43100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:43100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 39.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 28.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 71.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2660.47%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:1739.53%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:43100%
High school or higher:1739.53%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:00.00%
Public Insurance:4371.67%
No Insurance:1728.33%
Total:60100%
Has Health Insurance:4371.67%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 27213 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 29 people with an annual payroll of $1,012,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:66Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$269,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,012,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:29Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 27213 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 504,357 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 27213. It covers 0.626 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Durham-Chapel Hill, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:20500Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:504,357Source: Census
MSA:Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.626 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.003 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


27214 | | 27212

Schools in ZIP Code 27213


We could not locate which school district 27213 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 SchoolsNearby
Chatham County Schools Virtual Academy 14950 Nc Hwy 902 W
Bear Creek, NC 27207
District: Chatham County SchoolsNearby
Chatham Central High 14950 Nc Hwy 902 W
Bear Creek, NC 27207
District: Chatham County SchoolsNearby
Chatham Middle 2025 South 2nd Avenue Ext
Siler City, NC 27344
District: Chatham County SchoolsNearby
Virginia Cross Elementary 234 Cross School Road
Siler City, NC 27344
District: Chatham County SchoolsNearby
High Falls Mennonite School 267 Glendon Carthage Rd
Robbins, NC 27325
District: Private SchoolNearby
Haw River Christian Academy 2428 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd
Pittsboro, NC 27312
District: Private SchoolNearby
Thales Academy Pittsboro 200 Vine Pkwy
Pittsboro, NC 27312
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 27213


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
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill 103 South Bldg Cb 9100
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Type: Post Secondary
Alamance Community College 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
Graham, NC 27253-8000
Type: Post Secondary
Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill 201 S. Estes Drive, Space 200 B
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-7001
Type: Post Secondary
Sandhills Community College 3395 Airport Rd
Pinehurst, NC 28374
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 February 1, 2026.

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