This data is based on ZIP code 12828.
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Fort Edward ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +13% vs. avg. Washington Co. town
Fort Edward's ZIP area supports 2,495 jobs across 149 businesses, with workers earning an average of $57K per year, 13% above the Washington County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.92 index), led by construction and retail trade. 84.6% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 16.7 people. Jobs grew 8.7% from the prior year while business count declined 1.3%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Washington Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
149 businesses by employee count. 84.6% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Medium (20-49)
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (50-99)
Economic Densityi
0.79
jobs per resident
16.7
employees per business
County avg: 10.5+59%
$45K
payroll per resident
$950K
payroll per business
Fort Edward ZIP Area vs. Avg. Washington Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Fort Edward ZIP | Avg. Washington Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 15 | 1.3x |
| Retail Trade | 20 | 21 | 0.7x |
| Healthcare | 20 | 12 | 1.2x |
| Admin Services | 18 | 8 | 1.6x |
| Food & Accommodation | 17 | 12 | 1.0x |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 9 | 1.0x |
| Real Estate | 6 | 3 | 1.4x |
| Other Services | 6 | 11 | 0.4x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 5 | 3 | 1.2x |
| Wholesale Trade | 4 | 2 | 1.4x |
| Transportation | 4 | 2 | 1.4x |
| Professional Services | 4 | 6 | 0.5x |