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Forest City town, NC
ZIP 28043 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Forest City town, NC (28043)
Median Income
$41,746
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+868
Wealth inflow
Population
20,896
Unemployment
6.5%
2.8pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 868 for ZIP 28043 (Forest 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 28043 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 1.8%, median income fell 1.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 22.3%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,746 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| Establishments | 506 |
| Employees | 7,997 |