This data is based on ZIP code 27569, which covers Princeton and Pine Level.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 27569 area shared across these towns.
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Princeton ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -33% vs. avg. Johnston Co. town
Princeton's ZIP area supports 719 jobs across 115 businesses, with workers earning an average of $34K per year, 33% below the Johnston County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.90 index), led by construction and retail trade. 93.9% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 6.3 people. Jobs grew 4.1% from the prior year while business count grew 6.5%.
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
115 businesses by employee count. 93.9% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Economic Densityi
0.43
jobs per resident
6.3
employees per business
County avg: 13.4-53%
$15K
payroll per resident
$214K
payroll per business
Princeton ZIP Area vs. Avg. Johnston Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Princeton ZIP | Avg. Johnston Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 151 | 1.2x |
| Retail Trade | 23 | 132 | 1.3x |
| Other Services | 16 | 81 | 1.5x |
| Food & Accommodation | 8 | 77 | 0.8x |
| Admin Services | 7 | 50 | 1.0x |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 25 | 1.5x |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 | 30 | 1.2x |
| Healthcare | 5 | 85 | 0.4x |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 | 42 | 0.7x |