Conover city, NC

ZIP 28613 — 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 Conover city, NC (28613)

Median Income

$55,690

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+975

Wealth inflow

Population

23,486

Unemployment

4.7%

1.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 975 for ZIP 28613 (Conover city, 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

4.7%+27% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.4%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.4%+15% vs US avg

546

Establishments

12,724

Employees

~23 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.1%
Construction5.1%
Manufacturing28.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Retail trade9.3%
Transportation, utilities2.8%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.6%
Professional, scientific, management8.4%
Education, health care, social19.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.4%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 28613 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.3%, median income fell 10.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 22.8%.

Median Income

$55,690

-26% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate