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Columbus town, NC
ZIP 28722 — 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 Columbus town, NC (28722)
Median Income
$60,774
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+249
Wealth inflow
Population
5,998
Unemployment
2.4%
1.4pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 249 for ZIP 28722 (Columbus 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 28722 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 8.9%, median income rose 9.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.3%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,774 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| Establishments | 195 |
| Employees | 2,048 |