Fuquay-Varina town, NC

ZIP 27526 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Fuquay-Varina town, NC (27526)

Median Income

$105,055

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,462

Wealth inflow

Population

59,306

Unemployment

3.0%

0.7pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,462 for ZIP 27526 (Fuquay-Varina 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

3.0%-18% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.2%-47% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.7%-43% vs US avg

1,199

Establishments

12,073

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction7.1%
Manufacturing10.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade10.1%
Transportation, utilities2.9%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.9%
Professional, scientific, management18.0%
Education, health care, social21.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.3%
Other services5.1%
Public administration5.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 27526 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 21.2%, median income rose 11.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 25.2%.

Median Income

$105,055

+40% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate