This data is based on ZIP code 28523.
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Cove City ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +13% vs. avg. Craven Co. town
Cove City's ZIP area supports 140 jobs across 20 businesses, with workers earning an average of $53K per year, 13% above the Craven County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.99 index), led by construction and retail trade. 85% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 7.0 people. Jobs declined 5.4% from the prior year while business count grew 0%.
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
20 businesses by employee count. 85% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Economic Densityi
0.28
jobs per resident
7.0
employees per business
County avg: 14.1-51%
$15K
payroll per resident
$369K
payroll per business
Cove City ZIP Area vs. Avg. Craven Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Cove City ZIP | Avg. Craven Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 62 | 2.1x |
| Retail Trade | 3 | 107 | 0.9x |
| Admin Services | 3 | 32 | 3.1x |
| Other Services | 3 | 74 | 1.3x |