Oriental town, NC

ZIP 28571 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Oriental town, NC (28571)

Median Income

$67,961

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+111

Wealth inflow

Population

2,685

Unemployment

5.7%

2.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 111 for ZIP 28571 (Oriental 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

5.7%+54% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.0%

SNAP Benefits

4.8%-59% vs US avg

Establishments

495

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Food services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.0%
Construction8.2%
Manufacturing9.0%
Wholesale trade0.3%
Retail trade8.0%
Transportation, utilities4.4%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.9%
Professional, scientific, management12.7%
Education, health care, social19.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services28.7%
Other services2.5%
Public administration3.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 28571 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.2%, median income fell 8.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.7%.

Median Income

$67,961

-10% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate