| Official Zip Code Name | Bennett |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Chatham |
| Secondary County: | Randolph |
| Area Code | 336 / 743 |
| Current Population: | 1676 |
| Racial Majority: | White 94.02% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 91.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income | $42923 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $50980 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 33.2 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 420 - 561 ft. |
| Area | 47 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.56100100, -79.53776600 |
The current unemployment level in 27208 is 2.6% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.3% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.2% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 27208 decreased to 1676 from 1762 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 27208 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 27208 public schools is White. 44.1% of students in 27208 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1652 | 94.02% | 1554 | +6% |
| Black Or African American | 32 | 1.82% | 63 | -49% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.57% | 34 | -71% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 14 | 0.8% | 1 | +1300% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 12 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 12 | 2.79% | 12 | +308% |
| White | 91.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 2.1% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1676 | 1762 |
| Male Population | 49.70% | |
| Female Population | 50.30% | |
| Total Households | 697 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 44.1% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 50.0% |
| Median Household Income | $42923 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 55.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 33.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 10.80% |
| 27208 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 2 | George Holding | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 27325 - Robbins |
| 27341 - Seagrove |
| 27316 - Ramseur |
| 27344 - Siler City |
| 27207 - Bear Creek |
Zip Code 27208 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 46 | 37 | 31 | 47 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 54 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 72 | 63 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.46 | 3.63 | 4.51 | 3.35 | 4.34 | 3.99 | 4.66 | 4.33 | 4.21 | 3.67 | 3.23 | 3.27 | 47.65 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 27208 | |
|---|---|
| Chatham Central High School | Chatham |
| Eastern Randolph High School | Randolph |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 27208 | |
|---|---|
| Bennett Middle School | Chatham |
| Southeastern Randolph Middle School | Randolph |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 27208 | |
|---|---|
| Bennett Elementary School | Chatham |
| Coleridge Elementary School | Randolph |