This data is based on ZIP code 28803, which covers Biltmore Forest and Asheville.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 28803 area shared across these towns.
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Biltmore Forest ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +10% vs. avg. Buncombe Co. town
Biltmore Forest's ZIP area supports 24,987 jobs across 1,605 businesses, with workers earning an average of $57K per year, 10% above the Buncombe County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.87 index), led by healthcare and retail trade. 83% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 15.6 people. Jobs grew 9.3% from the prior year while business count grew 3.1%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Buncombe Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
1,605 businesses by employee count. 83% 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
15.6
employees per business
County avg: 13.4+16%
$893K
payroll per resident
$883K
payroll per business
Biltmore Forest ZIP Area vs. Avg. Buncombe Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Biltmore Forest ZIP | Avg. Buncombe Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 323 | 335 | 1.5x |
| Retail Trade | 195 | 339 | 0.9x |
| Food & Accommodation | 165 | 249 | 1.0x |
| Professional Services | 141 | 281 | 0.8x |
| Real Estate | 121 | 191 | 1.0x |
| Other Services | 120 | 221 | 0.8x |
| Construction | 97 | 224 | 0.7x |
| Finance & Insurance | 91 | 114 | 1.2x |
| Admin Services | 81 | 129 | 1.0x |
| Wholesale Trade | 63 | 92 | 1.0x |
| Manufacturing | 53 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Education | 32 | 54 | 0.9x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 25 | 54 | 0.7x |
| Information | 21 | 41 | 0.8x |
| Transportation | 16 | 40 | 0.6x |
| Management | 7 | 7 | 1.5x |
| Utilities | 3 | 4 | 1.1x |