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Hamilton town, NC
ZIP 27840 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Hamilton town, NC (27840)
Median Income
$24,596
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+11
Wealth inflow
Population
254
Unemployment
21.3%
17.6pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 11 for ZIP 27840 (Hamilton 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 27840 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 7.6%, median income fell 41.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 36.5%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $24,596 |
| Unemployment | 21.3% |
| Establishments | 7 |
| Employees | 286 |