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Beaufort town, NC
ZIP 28516 — 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 Beaufort town, NC (28516)
Median Income
$63,257
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+463
Wealth inflow
Population
11,143
Unemployment
3.4%
0.3pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 463 for ZIP 28516 (Beaufort 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 28516 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 3.5%, median income rose 12.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 21.4%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,257 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| Establishments | 335 |
| Employees | 2,733 |