Elkin town, NC

ZIP 28621 — 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 Elkin town, NC (28621)

Median Income

$54,481

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+414

Wealth inflow

Population

9,977

Unemployment

4.7%

1.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 414 for ZIP 28621 (Elkin 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

4.7%+28% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.0%-83% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

18.8%+60% vs US avg

323

Establishments

5,251

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.2%
Construction10.2%
Manufacturing19.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade15.9%
Transportation, utilities6.4%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.3%
Professional, scientific, management7.1%
Education, health care, social18.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.6%
Other services7.7%
Public administration2.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 28621 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.1%, median income fell 7.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 1.6%.

Median Income

$54,481

-28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate