Wendell town, NC

ZIP 27591 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Wendell town, NC (27591)

Median Income

$76,710

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,110

Wealth inflow

Population

26,745

Unemployment

2.7%

1.0pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,110 for ZIP 27591 (Wendell 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

2.7%-27% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.7%-40% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.9%-24% vs US avg

454

Establishments

4,172

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Construction

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction12.9%
Manufacturing7.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade10.4%
Transportation, utilities3.6%
Information2.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.2%
Professional, scientific, management13.9%
Education, health care, social15.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.2%
Other services5.6%
Public administration6.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 27591 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 25.6%, median income fell 0.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 34.3%.

Median Income

$76,710

+2% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate