City

Bennett, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Chatham County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,615Population
💰$60,333Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$167,800Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Black: 1.3%Other: 2.7%Race
White96.0%
Black1.3%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
7%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
21%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
HS Graduate561 (46.8%)
Some College96 (8%)
Associates146 (12.2%)
Bachelors171 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree225 (18.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 8%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
HS Grad46.8%
Some College8.0%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,333 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$167,800 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units902
Vacant Units228

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Bennett, NC

Bennett is a city in North Carolina, located in Chatham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,615 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Bennett is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,333 is below the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Bennett is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bennett is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bennett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27208 1,615 $60,333 $167,800 0.0% 33.0% 87.2%