This data is based on ZIP codes 27504, 27521, 27524, which covers Benson and Coats and Four Oaks.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 27504, 27521, 27524 area shared across these towns.
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Benson ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -23% vs. avg. Johnston Co. town
Benson's ZIP area supports 6,037 jobs across 694 businesses, with workers earning an average of $39K per year, 23% below the Johnston County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.85 index), led by construction and retail trade. 89% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 8.7 people. Jobs grew 7.6% from the prior year while business count grew 2.7%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Johnston Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
694 businesses by employee count. 89% 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
1.41
jobs per resident
8.7
employees per business
County avg: 13.4-35%
$55K
payroll per resident
$341K
payroll per business
Benson ZIP Area vs. Avg. Johnston Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Benson ZIP | Avg. Johnston Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 149 | 151 | 1.2x |
| Retail Trade | 105 | 132 | 1.0x |
| Other Services | 83 | 81 | 1.3x |
| Food & Accommodation | 57 | 77 | 0.9x |
| Healthcare | 53 | 85 | 0.8x |
| Professional Services | 43 | 71 | 0.8x |
| Admin Services | 37 | 50 | 0.9x |
| Transportation | 31 | 38 | 1.0x |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 25 | 1.3x |
| Real Estate | 23 | 43 | 0.7x |
| Wholesale Trade | 18 | 30 | 0.7x |
| Finance & Insurance | 18 | 42 | 0.5x |
| Information | 5 | 12 | 0.5x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 11 | 0.5x |
| Agriculture | 3 | 3 | 1.2x |
| Education | 3 | 9 | 0.4x |