Briar Chapel

Census-designated place in Chatham County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Briar Chapel, North Carolina
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Briar Chapel is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chatham County, North Carolina, with 5,108 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 515 ft (157 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fearrington Village, 2.8 miles SE.

About Briar Chapel

Briar Chapel is a planned community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 5,108.

The community is in northern Chatham County, 1 mile (1.6 km) west of U.S. Routes 15 and 501. It is 8 miles (13 km) south of Chapel Hill and 9 miles (14 km) north of Pittsboro, the Chatham county seat.

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Living in Briar Chapel

Median household income
$166,063
Median home value
$570,300
Median rent
$3,177/mo
Median age
42
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Briar Chapel, NC population

Briar Chapel had 5,108 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,108
Density2,444 per sq mi (943 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Briar Chapel at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyChatham County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,108 (2020)
Land area2.09 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Coordinates35.8242° N, 79.1168° W
ZIP code27517
Census code (GEOID)3707748

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Briar Chapel

What county is Briar Chapel in?

Briar Chapel is in Chatham County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Briar Chapel, NC?

5,108 people lived in Briar Chapel at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Briar Chapel, NC?

The ZIP code of Briar Chapel is 27517.

What is the elevation of Briar Chapel?

515 feet (157 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Briar Chapel?

Fearrington Village (2.8 mi), Governors Club (4.1 mi), Governors Village (5.5 mi), Carolina Meadows (6.1 mi), Carrboro (7.2 mi).

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