This data is based on ZIP code 28462, which covers Varnamtown and Holden Beach and Shallotte.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 28462 area shared across these towns.
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Varnamtown ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -5% vs. avg. Brunswick Co. town
Varnamtown's ZIP area supports 2,363 jobs across 305 businesses, with workers earning an average of $44K per year, 5% below the Brunswick County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.90 index), led by construction and retail trade. 92.5% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 7.7 people. Jobs grew 4.1% from the prior year while business count grew 2.7%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Brunswick Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
305 businesses by employee count. 92.5% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
7.7
employees per business
County avg: 11.2-31%
$133K
payroll per resident
$341K
payroll per business
Varnamtown ZIP Area vs. Avg. Brunswick Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Varnamtown ZIP | Avg. Brunswick Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 57 | 92 | 1.2x |
| Retail Trade | 47 | 99 | 0.9x |
| Healthcare | 35 | 53 | 1.3x |
| Food & Accommodation | 34 | 69 | 1.0x |
| Real Estate | 23 | 47 | 1.0x |
| Admin Services | 23 | 39 | 1.2x |
| Professional Services | 21 | 55 | 0.7x |
| Other Services | 16 | 47 | 0.7x |
| Transportation | 10 | 15 | 1.3x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 10 | 13 | 1.5x |
| Finance & Insurance | 6 | 26 | 0.5x |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 17 | 0.6x |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 | 14 | 0.7x |