This data is based on ZIP code 27938.
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Gatesville ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +0% vs. avg. Gates Co. town
Gatesville's ZIP area supports 505 jobs across 39 businesses, with workers earning an average of $54K per year, 0% above the Gates County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.99 index), led by transportation and professional services. 84.6% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 12.9 people. Jobs declined 2.7% from the prior year while business count grew 0%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Gates Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
39 businesses by employee count. 84.6% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (50-99)
Economic Densityi
1.58
jobs per resident
12.9
employees per business
County avg: 12.9+0%
$85K
payroll per resident
$701K
payroll per business
Gatesville ZIP Area vs. Avg. Gates Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Gatesville ZIP | Avg. Gates Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 5 | 5 | 0.8x |
| Professional Services | 5 | 5 | 0.8x |
| Other Services | 5 | 5 | 0.8x |
| Retail Trade | 4 | 4 | 0.8x |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 | 4 | 0.8x |
| Healthcare | 4 | 4 | 0.8x |
| Construction | 3 | 3 | 0.8x |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3 | 0.8x |