King city, NC

ZIP 27021 — 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 King city, NC (27021)

Median Income

$61,736

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+707

Wealth inflow

Population

17,029

Unemployment

5.1%

1.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 707 for ZIP 27021 (King 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

5.1%+37% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.2%-15% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

16.0%+37% vs US avg

344

Establishments

3,310

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction6.2%
Manufacturing17.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Retail trade11.2%
Transportation, utilities3.9%
Information2.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.8%
Professional, scientific, management9.0%
Education, health care, social21.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.1%
Other services11.1%
Public administration3.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 27021 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.5%, median income fell 2.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.0%.

Median Income

$61,736

-18% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate