Asheboro city, NC

ZIP 27205 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Asheboro city, NC (27205)

Median Income

$63,577

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,503

Wealth inflow

Population

36,212

Unemployment

2.4%

1.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,503 for ZIP 27205 (Asheboro city, NC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.4%-34% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.6%-8% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.5%+7% vs US avg

405

Establishments

4,076

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
Construction7.8%
Manufacturing22.3%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Retail trade11.7%
Transportation, utilities6.3%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.1%
Professional, scientific, management7.6%
Education, health care, social18.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.1%
Other services2.8%
Public administration4.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 27205 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.2%, median income rose 2.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.0%.

Median Income

$63,577

-15% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate