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Oak Island town, NC
ZIP 28422 — 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 Oak Island town, NC (28422)
Median Income
$67,883
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+357
Wealth inflow
Population
8,590
Unemployment
7.5%
3.8pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 357 for ZIP 28422 (Oak Island 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 28422 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 0.1%, median income rose 5.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.4%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,883 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| Establishments | 144 |
| Employees | 1,719 |