This data is based on ZIP code 28092, which covers Lincolnton and High Shoals and Maiden.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 28092 area shared across these towns.
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Lincolnton ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +0% vs. avg. Lincoln Co. town
Lincolnton's ZIP area supports 11,903 jobs across 812 businesses, with workers earning an average of $47K per year, 0% above the Lincoln County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.88 index), led by retail trade and healthcare. 85.8% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 14.7 people. Jobs grew 3.7% from the prior year while business count grew 2.5%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Lincoln Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
812 businesses by employee count. 85.8% 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)
Major (500-999)
Economic Densityi
1.01
jobs per resident
14.7
employees per business
County avg: 14.7+0%
$48K
payroll per resident
$693K
payroll per business
Lincolnton ZIP Area vs. Avg. Lincoln Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Lincolnton ZIP | Avg. Lincoln Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 121 | 121 | 1.0x |
| Healthcare | 106 | 106 | 1.0x |
| Other Services | 105 | 105 | 1.0x |
| Construction | 102 | 102 | 1.0x |
| Food & Accommodation | 59 | 59 | 1.0x |
| Manufacturing | 46 | 46 | 1.0x |
| Transportation | 44 | 44 | 1.0x |
| Finance & Insurance | 43 | 43 | 1.0x |
| Professional Services | 43 | 43 | 1.0x |
| Real Estate | 35 | 35 | 1.0x |
| Admin Services | 32 | 32 | 1.0x |
| Wholesale Trade | 21 | 21 | 1.0x |
| Information | 11 | 11 | 1.0x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 6 | 6 | 1.0x |
| Agriculture | 5 | 5 | 1.0x |
| Management | 5 | 5 | 1.0x |
| Education | 5 | 5 | 1.0x |