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Roper town, NC
ZIP 27970 — 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 Roper town, NC (27970)
Median Income
$30,556
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+115
Wealth inflow
Population
2,769
Unemployment
15.3%
11.6pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 115 for ZIP 27970 (Roper 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 27970 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 9.8%, median income fell 13.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.7%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $30,556 |
| Unemployment | 15.3% |
| Establishments | 30 |
| Employees | 214 |