Oak Ridge town, NC

ZIP 27310 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Oak Ridge town, NC (27310)

Median Income

$149,743

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+356

Wealth inflow

Population

8,573

Unemployment

2.8%

0.9pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 356 for ZIP 27310 (Oak Ridge town, 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

2.8%-23% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.2%-80% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

2.2%-81% vs US avg

202

Establishments

1,653

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Construction4.8%
Manufacturing16.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Retail trade12.8%
Transportation, utilities3.1%
Information1.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate12.6%
Professional, scientific, management17.7%
Education, health care, social15.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.2%
Other services5.9%
Public administration2.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 27310 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 15.9%, median income fell 7.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 6.3%.

Median Income

$149,743

+99% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate