This data is based on ZIP code 27577, which covers Smithfield and Pine Level and Selma and Wilson's Mills.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 27577 area shared across these towns.
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Smithfield ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -22% vs. avg. Johnston Co. town
Smithfield's ZIP area supports 11,205 jobs across 829 businesses, with workers earning an average of $40K per year, 22% below the Johnston County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.88 index), led by retail trade and construction. 83.5% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 13.5 people. Jobs declined 2.8% from the prior year while business count grew 1.5%.
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
829 businesses by employee count. 83.5% 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
0.92
jobs per resident
13.5
employees per business
County avg: 13.4+1%
$37K
payroll per resident
$536K
payroll per business
Smithfield ZIP Area vs. Avg. Johnston Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Smithfield ZIP | Avg. Johnston Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 173 | 132 | 1.4x |
| Construction | 102 | 151 | 0.7x |
| Healthcare | 90 | 85 | 1.1x |
| Food & Accommodation | 88 | 77 | 1.2x |
| Other Services | 63 | 81 | 0.8x |
| Professional Services | 59 | 71 | 0.9x |
| Finance & Insurance | 58 | 42 | 1.4x |
| Real Estate | 40 | 43 | 1.0x |
| Admin Services | 32 | 50 | 0.7x |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 25 | 1.1x |
| Wholesale Trade | 25 | 30 | 0.9x |
| Transportation | 23 | 38 | 0.6x |
| Information | 14 | 12 | 1.2x |
| Education | 9 | 9 | 1.0x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 8 | 11 | 0.8x |
| Agriculture | 4 | 3 | 1.4x |