Archer Lodge town, NC

ZIP 27527 — 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 Archer Lodge town, NC (27527)

Median Income

$111,011

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,493

Wealth inflow

Population

35,968

Unemployment

3.4%

0.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,493 for ZIP 27527 (Archer Lodge 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

3.4%-8% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.6%-25% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.9%-41% vs US avg

400

Establishments

5,363

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Construction9.0%
Manufacturing10.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Retail trade12.5%
Transportation, utilities3.3%
Information1.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate10.7%
Professional, scientific, management14.6%
Education, health care, social17.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.2%
Other services3.1%
Public administration6.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 27527 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 29.8%, median income rose 3.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 23.2%.

Median Income

$111,011

+48% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate