Briar Chapel
Census-designated place in Chatham County, North Carolina

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.
- 5,108residents (2020 Census)
- 515 ftelevation · 157 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 2,444 / sq mipopulation density
- 27517ZIP code
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 had 5,108 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,108 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,444 per sq mi (943 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Briar Chapel at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,108 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.09 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8242° N, 79.1168° W |
| ZIP code | 27517 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3707748 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Briar Chapel
- Fearrington Village2.8 mi SE
- Governors Club4.1 mi E
- Governors Village5.5 mi E
- Carolina Meadows6.1 mi NE
- Carrboro7.2 mi N
- Pittsboro7.4 mi S
- Chapel Hill8.4 mi NE
- Moncure13.9 mi S
- Saxapahaw14.6 mi NW
- Apex14.9 mi SE
- Morrisville15.6 mi E
- Durham16.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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