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West Jefferson town, NC
ZIP 28694 — 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 West Jefferson town, NC (28694)
Median Income
$48,135
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+306
Wealth inflow
Population
7,369
Unemployment
9.2%
5.5pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 306 for ZIP 28694 (West 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 28694 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 0.9%, median income fell 8.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 34.8%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,135 |
| Unemployment | 9.2% |
| Establishments | 278 |
| Employees | 3,313 |