Coats town, NC

ZIP 27521 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Coats town, NC (27521)

Median Income

$57,540

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+274

Wealth inflow

Population

6,607

Unemployment

2.8%

0.9pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 274 for ZIP 27521 (Coats 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%-25% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-61% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

16.1%+38% vs US avg

101

Establishments

671

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Construction

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.5%
Construction15.6%
Manufacturing7.6%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade12.0%
Transportation, utilities2.2%
Information2.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.2%
Professional, scientific, management8.2%
Education, health care, social24.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.4%
Other services6.7%
Public administration6.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 27521 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 5.9%, median income rose 8.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 22.0%.

Median Income

$57,540

-23% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate