This data is based on ZIP codes 28731, 28739, 28792, which covers Flat Rock and Hendersonville and Laurel Park.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 28731, 28739, 28792 area shared across these towns.
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Flat Rock ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -11% vs. avg. Henderson Co. town
Flat Rock's ZIP area supports 19,164 jobs across 1,695 businesses, with workers earning an average of $44K per year, 11% below the Henderson County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.87 index), led by retail trade and construction. 88% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 11.3 people. Jobs grew 2.7% from the prior year while business count grew 0.5%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Henderson Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
1,695 businesses by employee count. 88% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Large (100-249)
Major (250-499)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
11.3
employees per business
County avg: 13.3-15%
$237K
payroll per resident
$493K
payroll per business
Flat Rock ZIP Area vs. Avg. Henderson Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Flat Rock ZIP | Avg. Henderson Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 239 | 198 | 1.0x |
| Construction | 235 | 200 | 1.0x |
| Healthcare | 202 | 169 | 1.0x |
| Other Services | 169 | 136 | 1.1x |
| Professional Services | 161 | 142 | 1.0x |
| Food & Accommodation | 155 | 117 | 1.1x |
| Real Estate | 105 | 99 | 0.9x |
| Admin Services | 103 | 94 | 0.9x |
| Finance & Insurance | 91 | 65 | 1.2x |
| Wholesale Trade | 73 | 65 | 1.0x |
| Manufacturing | 57 | 60 | 0.8x |
| Transportation | 24 | 29 | 0.7x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 23 | 18 | 1.1x |
| Information | 22 | 20 | 0.9x |
| Education | 13 | 17 | 0.6x |
| Agriculture | 3 | 2 | 1.3x |
| Utilities | 3 | 2 | 1.3x |