This data is based on ZIP codes 27215, 27217, 27244, 27249, which covers Elon and Alamance and Burlington and Gibsonville and Graham and Green Level and Haw River and Ossipee and Sedalia and Whitsett.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 27215, 27217, 27244, 27249 area shared across these towns.
Showing latest year snapshot. Full economic history and trends available with a paid plan. See products & pricing →
Elon ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -1% vs. avg. Alamance Co. town
Elon's ZIP area supports 41,818 jobs across 2,423 businesses, with workers earning an average of $50K per year, 1% below the Alamance County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.90 index), led by retail trade and healthcare. 82.8% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 17.3 people. Jobs grew 8.4% from the prior year while business count grew 2.2%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Alamance Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
2,423 businesses by employee count. 82.8% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Large (100-249)
Major (250-499)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
17.3
employees per business
County avg: 16.3+6%
$188K
payroll per resident
$856K
payroll per business
Elon ZIP Area vs. Avg. Alamance Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Elon ZIP | Avg. Alamance Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 380 | 239 | 0.9x |
| Healthcare | 302 | 148 | 1.2x |
| Food & Accommodation | 259 | 140 | 1.1x |
| Construction | 255 | 176 | 0.8x |
| Other Services | 231 | 146 | 0.9x |
| Professional Services | 149 | 91 | 1.0x |
| Finance & Insurance | 131 | 68 | 1.1x |
| Admin Services | 125 | 80 | 0.9x |
| Manufacturing | 123 | 81 | 0.9x |
| Real Estate | 111 | 65 | 1.0x |
| Wholesale Trade | 109 | 66 | 1.0x |
| Transportation | 69 | 47 | 0.9x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 38 | 21 | 1.1x |
| Information | 30 | 19 | 0.9x |
| Education | 23 | 12 | 1.1x |
| Management | 12 | 7 | 1.0x |