Bryson City town, NC

ZIP 28713 — 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 Bryson City town, NC (28713)

Median Income

$56,368

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+350

Wealth inflow

Population

8,441

Unemployment

5.7%

2.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 350 for ZIP 28713 (Bryson City 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

6.0%-1% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

15.7%+34% vs US avg

259

Establishments

2,105

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.2%
Construction11.3%
Manufacturing3.1%
Wholesale trade3.0%
Retail trade7.5%
Transportation, utilities1.9%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.7%
Professional, scientific, management7.0%
Education, health care, social27.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services16.7%
Other services7.7%
Public administration8.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 28713 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 7.2%, median income rose 5.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.9%.

Median Income

$56,368

-25% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate