Zip 28147 (Salisbury, NC) Economy


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Salisbury, NC (zipcode 28147) is a great place to live for anyone looking for an affordable rental. The average 2 bedroom rent in this area is only $980, much lower than the national average of $1,430. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in Salisbury is 96 versus the US national average of 100, so groceries and other essentials items are also more reasonably priced compared to other places. Salisbury has many local businesses and attractions that residents can enjoy such as Southern Charms Cafe & Bakery, Lee Street Theatre & Arts Center, and Dan Nicholas Park. All in all, living in Salisbury can be extremely economical and enjoyable!

Salisbury (zip 28147) has an unemployment rate of 6.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Salisbury (zip 28147) has seen the job market increase by 2.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 39.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Salisbury (zip 28147)
- The Sales Tax Rate for Salisbury (zip 28147) is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Salisbury (zip 28147) is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Salisbury (zip 28147)
- The average income of a Salisbury (zip 28147) resident is $18,776 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Salisbury (zip 28147) resident is $54,068 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySalisbury, North CarolinaUnited States
  6.96
  -5.6%-6.2%
  39.3%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.3%4.6%
  $26,248$37,638
  $54,068$69,021
  $64,085$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.5%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  8.9%6.8%
  22.6%10.0%
  4.3%2.5%
  11.6%11.0%
  5.4%4.8%
  0.2%0.8%
  0.6%1.9%
  1.4%4.7%
  0.7%1.9%
  2.9%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  3.5%4.2%
  5.4%9.3%
  15.9%14.0%
  1.3%2.1%
  8.5%7.0%
  2.8%4.8%
  3.4%4.7%
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Over 7 years ago

I lived in Salisbury NC and moved away. I would not recommend anyone moving to Salisbury. There are no jobs, the school system is a grade 'FFFF", and crime is high. It  More

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