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ZIP 27231 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in undefined, NC (27231)
Median Income
$57,159
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+90
Wealth inflow
Population
2,174
Unemployment
5.3%
1.6pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 90 for ZIP 27231 (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.
Historical Trends in 27231 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 2.2%, median income fell 20.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 8.2%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,159 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| Establishments | 30 |
| Employees | 80 |