This data is based on ZIP codes 28519, 28560, which covers Bridgeton and Havelock and New Bern.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 28519, 28560 area shared across these towns.
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Bridgeton ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -5% vs. avg. Craven Co. town
Bridgeton's ZIP area supports 10,599 jobs across 688 businesses, with workers earning an average of $45K per year, 5% below the Craven County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.89 index), led by retail trade and other services. 85.9% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 15.4 people. Jobs grew 1.2% from the prior year while business count declined 1.3%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Craven Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
688 businesses by employee count. 85.9% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Large (100-249)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
15.4
employees per business
County avg: 14.1+9%
$1.1M
payroll per resident
$687K
payroll per business
Bridgeton ZIP Area vs. Avg. Craven Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Bridgeton ZIP | Avg. Craven Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 119 | 107 | 1.1x |
| Other Services | 88 | 74 | 1.1x |
| Construction | 83 | 62 | 1.3x |
| Food & Accommodation | 76 | 68 | 1.1x |
| Healthcare | 71 | 86 | 0.8x |
| Professional Services | 60 | 62 | 0.9x |
| Real Estate | 39 | 42 | 0.9x |
| Admin Services | 33 | 32 | 1.0x |
| Finance & Insurance | 28 | 36 | 0.8x |
| Wholesale Trade | 25 | 20 | 1.2x |
| Transportation | 16 | 19 | 0.8x |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 17 | 0.9x |
| Information | 11 | 9 | 1.2x |
| Education | 9 | 9 | 1.0x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 9 | 12 | 0.7x |
| Agriculture | 6 | 5 | 1.2x |