This data is based on ZIP code 28612, which covers Connelly Springs and Hildebran and Rhodhiss and Rutherford College and Valdese.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 28612 area shared across these towns.
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Connelly Springs ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -12% vs. avg. Burke Co. town
Connelly Springs's ZIP area supports 1,397 jobs across 116 businesses, with workers earning an average of $41K per year, 12% below the Burke County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.93 index), led by construction and other services. 82.8% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 12.0 people. Jobs declined 2.9% from the prior year while business count grew 0.9%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Burke Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
116 businesses by employee count. 82.8% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Large (100-249)
Economic Densityi
0.58
jobs per resident
12.0
employees per business
County avg: 16.6-28%
$24K
payroll per resident
$500K
payroll per business
Connelly Springs ZIP Area vs. Avg. Burke Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Connelly Springs ZIP | Avg. Burke Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 100 | 2.1x |
| Other Services | 17 | 117 | 1.3x |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 64 | 2.3x |
| Retail Trade | 15 | 176 | 0.8x |
| Admin Services | 8 | 52 | 1.4x |
| Healthcare | 7 | 126 | 0.5x |
| Professional Services | 6 | 85 | 0.6x |
| Food & Accommodation | 6 | 104 | 0.5x |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 | 45 | 1.0x |
| Transportation | 5 | 27 | 1.7x |
| Real Estate | 3 | 50 | 0.5x |