Chinquapin CDP, NC

ZIP 28521 — 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 Chinquapin CDP, NC (28521)

Median Income

$50,437

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+65

Wealth inflow

Population

1,554

Unemployment

5.5%

1.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 65 for ZIP 28521 (Chinquapin CDP, 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

5.5%+48% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-58% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

16.9%+45% vs US avg

Establishments

114

Employees

~4 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining4.3%
Construction16.5%
Manufacturing3.6%
Retail trade9.4%
Transportation, utilities3.1%
Information4.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate12.8%
Professional, scientific, management0.9%
Education, health care, social27.0%
Other services15.8%
Public administration2.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 28521 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 31.2%, median income fell 13.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 37.5%.

Median Income

$50,437

-33% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate