Roanoke Rapids city, NC

ZIP 27870 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Roanoke Rapids city, NC (27870)

Median Income

$48,994

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,029

Wealth inflow

Population

24,778

Unemployment

8.9%

5.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,029 for ZIP 27870 (Roanoke Rapids 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

8.9%+141% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.7%-23% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

26.4%+125% vs US avg

589

Establishments

7,803

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.6%
Construction4.4%
Manufacturing14.3%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Retail trade9.4%
Transportation, utilities6.1%
Information1.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.7%
Professional, scientific, management8.2%
Education, health care, social29.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.9%
Other services5.9%
Public administration6.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 27870 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.8%, median income rose 8.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 2.8%.

Median Income

$48,994

-35% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate