Drexel, NC

Drexel's ZIP area supports 17,737 jobs across 1,061 businesses, with workers earning an average of $45K per year, 4% below the Burke County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.86 index), led by retail trade and healthcare. 86.1% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 16.7 people. Jobs grew 3.8% from the prior year while business count grew 1.8%.