City

Siler City, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Chatham County  ·  North Carolina

👥18,804Population
💰$62,493Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$176,800Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.2%Hispanic: 33%Black: 15.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5%Race
White45.2%
Hispanic33.0%
Black15.8%
Asian0.1%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty20.1% ▲ 101% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma301 (3%)
HS Graduate2,996 (30.1%)
Some College1,524 (15.3%)
Associates1,418 (14.3%)
Bachelors1,021 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree2,678 (26.9%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College15.3%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,493 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$176,800 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,072/mo
Total Housing Units8,086
Vacant Units955

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Siler City, NC

Siler City is a city in North Carolina, located in Chatham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,804 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Siler City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,493 is below the national average. Approximately 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Siler City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,072 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Siler City is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Siler City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27344 18,804 $62,493 $176,800 $1,072 2.5% 37.2% 71.2%