Pawling's ZIP area supports 1,610 jobs across 234 businesses, with workers earning an average of $49K per year, 10% below the Dutchess County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.89 index), led by construction and retail trade. 94.4% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 6.9 people. Jobs grew 11.4% from the prior year while business count grew 2.2%.