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Rockwell town, NC
ZIP 28138 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Rockwell town, NC (28138)
Median Income
$64,032
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+407
Wealth inflow
Population
9,795
Unemployment
2.3%
1.4pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 407 for ZIP 28138 (Rockwell 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 28138 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 2.0%, median income rose 12.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 24.5%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,032 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| Establishments | 188 |
| Employees | 2,193 |