Ayden town, NC

ZIP 28513 — 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 Ayden town, NC (28513)

Median Income

$54,534

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+405

Wealth inflow

Population

9,754

Unemployment

4.1%

0.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 405 for ZIP 28513 (Ayden 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

4.1%+10% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.2%-31% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.8%+69% vs US avg

179

Establishments

2,056

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.3%
Construction12.4%
Manufacturing14.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade8.5%
Transportation, utilities3.0%
Information1.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.8%
Professional, scientific, management7.5%
Education, health care, social28.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.4%
Other services1.6%
Public administration5.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 28513 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.6%, median income fell 13.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.7%.

Median Income

$54,534

-27% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate