This data is based on ZIP codes 27253, 27258, which covers Swepsonville and Burlington and Graham and Haw River.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 27253, 27258 area shared across these towns.
Showing latest year snapshot. Full economic history and trends available with a paid plan. See products & pricing →
Swepsonville ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -6% vs. avg. Alamance Co. town
Swepsonville's ZIP area supports 7,683 jobs across 682 businesses, with workers earning an average of $47K per year, 6% below the Alamance County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.91 index), led by construction and retail trade. 86.4% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 11.3 people. Jobs grew 4% from the prior year while business count grew 4.1%.
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
682 businesses by employee count. 86.4% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Large (100-249)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
11.3
employees per business
County avg: 16.3-31%
$144K
payroll per resident
$531K
payroll per business
Swepsonville ZIP Area vs. Avg. Alamance Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Swepsonville ZIP | Avg. Alamance Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 111 | 176 | 1.3x |
| Retail Trade | 96 | 239 | 0.8x |
| Other Services | 85 | 146 | 1.2x |
| Professional Services | 51 | 91 | 1.2x |
| Food & Accommodation | 51 | 140 | 0.8x |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 81 | 1.1x |
| Healthcare | 37 | 148 | 0.5x |
| Admin Services | 36 | 80 | 0.9x |
| Wholesale Trade | 34 | 66 | 1.1x |
| Real Estate | 31 | 65 | 1.0x |
| Finance & Insurance | 30 | 68 | 0.9x |
| Transportation | 19 | 47 | 0.8x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 8 | 21 | 0.8x |
| Education | 7 | 12 | 1.2x |
| Information | 6 | 19 | 0.7x |