- Home
- States
- North Carolina
- ZIP 27822
- Economy & Jobs
Elm City town, NC
ZIP 27822 — 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 Elm City town, NC (27822)
Median Income
$61,189
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+322
Wealth inflow
Population
7,745
Unemployment
3.5%
0.2pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 322 for ZIP 27822 (Elm City 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 27822 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 12.0%, median income rose 9.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 21.7%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,189 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| Establishments | 107 |
| Employees | 742 |