Cherryville city, NC

ZIP 28021 — 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 Cherryville city, NC (28021)

Median Income

$57,652

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+567

Wealth inflow

Population

13,668

Unemployment

3.9%

0.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 567 for ZIP 28021 (Cherryville 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

3.9%+4% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.2%-15% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.6%+16% vs US avg

232

Establishments

3,061

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
Construction8.6%
Manufacturing14.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade15.3%
Transportation, utilities6.4%
Information0.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.1%
Professional, scientific, management7.3%
Education, health care, social23.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.7%
Other services7.2%
Public administration4.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 28021 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 7.8%, median income rose 4.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.7%.

Median Income

$57,652

-23% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate