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Jefferson town, NC
ZIP 28640 — 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 Jefferson town, NC (28640)
Median Income
$50,946
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+200
Wealth inflow
Population
4,818
Unemployment
4.9%
1.2pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 200 for ZIP 28640 (Jefferson 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 28640 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 2.1%, median income rose 5.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 30.6%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,946 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| Establishments | 152 |
| Employees | 2,394 |