Boone town, NC

ZIP 28607 — 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 Boone town, NC (28607)

Median Income

$44,132

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,474

Wealth inflow

Population

35,504

Unemployment

11.8%

8.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,474 for ZIP 28607 (Boone 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

11.8%+220% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.0%-83% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.9%-41% vs US avg

1,184

Establishments

16,430

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction8.0%
Manufacturing5.0%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade15.0%
Transportation, utilities1.6%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.2%
Professional, scientific, management6.5%
Education, health care, social28.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services18.3%
Other services6.4%
Public administration1.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 28607 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.3%, median income fell 16.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.6%.

Median Income

$44,132

-41% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate