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Wilkesboro town, NC
ZIP 28697 — 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 Wilkesboro town, NC (28697)
Median Income
$55,217
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+557
Wealth inflow
Population
13,412
Unemployment
3.5%
0.2pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 557 for ZIP 28697 (Wilkesboro 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 28697 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 7.7%, median income fell 0.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 3.9%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,217 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| Establishments | 409 |
| Employees | 10,919 |