This data is based on ZIP code 28526.
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Dover ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -19% vs. avg. Craven Co. town
Dover's ZIP area supports 115 jobs across 24 businesses, with workers earning an average of $38K per year, 19% below the Craven County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.97 index), led by retail trade and transportation. 100% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 4.8 people. Jobs declined 5.7% from the prior year while business count declined 11.1%.
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
24 businesses by employee count. 100% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Economic Densityi
0.28
jobs per resident
4.8
employees per business
County avg: 14.1-66%
$11K
payroll per resident
$183K
payroll per business
Dover ZIP Area vs. Avg. Craven Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Dover ZIP | Avg. Craven Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 6 | 107 | 1.6x |
| Transportation | 4 | 19 | 5.8x |
| Construction | 3 | 62 | 1.3x |
| Other Services | 3 | 74 | 1.1x |