This data is based on ZIP codes 28120, 28164, which covers Stanley and Mount Holly.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 28120, 28164 area shared across these towns.
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Stanley ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +20% vs. avg. Gaston Co. town
Stanley's ZIP area supports 9,072 jobs across 676 businesses, with workers earning an average of $58K per year, 20% above the Gaston County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.90 index), led by construction and other services. 87.6% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 13.4 people. Jobs grew 1.3% from the prior year while business count grew 2.3%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Gaston Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
676 businesses by employee count. 87.6% 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
13.4
employees per business
County avg: 14.5-7%
$128K
payroll per resident
$773K
payroll per business
Stanley ZIP Area vs. Avg. Gaston Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Stanley ZIP | Avg. Gaston Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 126 | 130 | 1.7x |
| Other Services | 84 | 144 | 1.0x |
| Retail Trade | 60 | 166 | 0.6x |
| Professional Services | 57 | 79 | 1.2x |
| Healthcare | 52 | 141 | 0.6x |
| Admin Services | 51 | 68 | 1.3x |
| Food & Accommodation | 46 | 105 | 0.7x |
| Real Estate | 33 | 58 | 1.0x |
| Transportation | 32 | 46 | 1.2x |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 59 | 0.8x |
| Wholesale Trade | 27 | 49 | 0.9x |
| Finance & Insurance | 22 | 59 | 0.6x |
| Utilities | 14 | 6 | 4.0x |
| Education | 10 | 11 | 1.6x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 6 | 15 | 0.7x |
| Information | 5 | 9 | 0.9x |