Gibson town, NC

ZIP 28343 — 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 Gibson town, NC (28343)

Median Income

$35,000

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+75

Wealth inflow

Population

1,795

Unemployment

12.9%

9.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 75 for ZIP 28343 (Gibson 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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

12.9%+250% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.8%-55% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

32.5%+177% vs US avg

Establishments

Employees

~3 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction7.9%
Manufacturing24.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade4.1%
Transportation, utilities3.9%
Information4.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.6%
Professional, scientific, management6.3%
Education, health care, social18.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.8%
Other services10.3%
Public administration5.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 28343 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 14.2%, median income fell 19.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 18.2%.

Median Income

$35,000

-53% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate