Atkinson town, NC

ZIP 28421 — 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 Atkinson town, NC (28421)

Median Income

$56,154

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+88

Wealth inflow

Population

2,130

Unemployment

2.0%

1.7pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 88 for ZIP 28421 (Atkinson 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

2.0%-47% vs US avg

Self-Employed

5.5%-9% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

21.3%+82% 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, mining6.4%
Construction10.1%
Manufacturing16.4%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Retail trade14.7%
Transportation, utilities12.3%
Information2.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.2%
Professional, scientific, management2.4%
Education, health care, social19.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services2.8%
Other services3.3%
Public administration8.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 28421 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 12.5%, median income fell 12.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 12.1%.

Median Income

$56,154

-25% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate