City

Bear Creek, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Chatham County  ·  North Carolina

👥4,129Population
💰$68,240Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$188,800Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.3%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 15.4%Other: 0.7%Race
White82.3%
Hispanic1.6%
Black15.4%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate843 (29.5%)
Some College309 (10.8%)
Associates620 (21.7%)
Bachelors350 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree736 (25.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 21.7%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
HS Grad29.5%
Some College10.8%
Associates21.7%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,240 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$188,800 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$588/mo
Total Housing Units1,835
Vacant Units276

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Bear Creek, NC

Bear Creek is a city in North Carolina, located in Chatham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,129 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.3 years.

Economically, Bear Creek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,240 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bear Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $588 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bear Creek is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.3%).

Bear Creek, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Bear Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27207 4,129 $68,240 $188,800 $588 0.8% 38.0% 85.4%