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Clayton town, NC
ZIP 27520 — 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 Clayton town, NC (27520)
Median Income
$84,545
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+2,020
Wealth inflow
Population
48,662
Unemployment
3.6%
0.1pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,020 for ZIP 27520 (Clayton 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 27520 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 12.7%, median income fell 0.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 23.5%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,545 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| Establishments | 1,000 |
| Employees | 13,795 |