Greenville city, NC

ZIP 27858 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Greenville city, NC (27858)

Median Income

$60,915

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,336

Wealth inflow

Population

56,258

Unemployment

9.0%

5.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,336 for ZIP 27858 (Greenville city, 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

9.0%+142% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.1%-49% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.9%-32% vs US avg

1,394

Establishments

16,428

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction3.9%
Manufacturing8.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Retail trade12.2%
Transportation, utilities4.0%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.7%
Professional, scientific, management9.6%
Education, health care, social29.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services15.0%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 27858 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.8%, median income rose 3.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.0%.

Median Income

$60,915

-19% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate