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Stem town, NC
ZIP 27581 — 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 Stem town, NC (27581)
Median Income
$68,235
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+164
Wealth inflow
Population
3,941
Unemployment
1.5%
2.2pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 164 for ZIP 27581 (Stem 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.
Historical Trends in 27581 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 10.6%, median income fell 3.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.2%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,235 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| Establishments | 31 |
| Employees | 119 |