This data is based on ZIP code 28762.
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Old Fort ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +0% vs. avg. McDowell Co. town
Old Fort's ZIP area supports 1,652 jobs across 106 businesses, with workers earning an average of $47K per year, 0% above the McDowell County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.97 index), led by other services and construction. 84.9% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 15.6 people. Jobs grew 1% from the prior year while business count grew 15.2%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. McDowell Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
106 businesses by employee count. 84.9% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
15.6
employees per business
County avg: 16.5-5%
$140K
payroll per resident
$732K
payroll per business
Old Fort ZIP Area vs. Avg. McDowell Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Old Fort ZIP | Avg. McDowell Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Services | 14 | 46 | 1.2x |
| Construction | 13 | 52 | 1.0x |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 24 | 1.7x |
| Retail Trade | 9 | 70 | 0.5x |
| Food & Accommodation | 9 | 44 | 0.8x |
| Admin Services | 7 | 26 | 1.0x |
| Healthcare | 7 | 49 | 0.5x |
| Transportation | 6 | 9 | 2.5x |
| Finance & Insurance | 5 | 17 | 1.1x |
| Wholesale Trade | 4 | 14 | 1.1x |