This data is based on ZIP code 28622.
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Elk Park ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +68% vs. avg. Avery Co. town
Elk Park's ZIP area supports 186 jobs across 37 businesses, with workers earning an average of $69K per year, 68% above the Avery County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.90 index), led by construction and retail trade. 94.6% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 5.0 people. Jobs grew 3.3% from the prior year while business count declined 9.8%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Avery Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
37 businesses by employee count. 94.6% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Economic Densityi
0.33
jobs per resident
5.0
employees per business
County avg: 10.0-50%
$23K
payroll per resident
$345K
payroll per business
Elk Park ZIP Area vs. Avg. Avery Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Elk Park ZIP | Avg. Avery Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 26 | 2.3x |
| Retail Trade | 6 | 23 | 1.1x |
| Other Services | 5 | 12 | 1.8x |
| Transportation | 4 | 2 | 8.5x |
| Real Estate | 3 | 18 | 0.7x |
| Admin Services | 3 | 12 | 1.1x |