This data is based on ZIP codes 28326, 28327, which covers Carthage and Cameron and Southern Pines and Whispering Pines.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 28326, 28327 area shared across these towns.
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Carthage ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -30% vs. avg. Moore Co. town
Carthage's ZIP area supports 4,385 jobs across 458 businesses, with workers earning an average of $37K per year, 30% below the Moore County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.88 index), led by construction and other services. 87.8% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 9.6 people. Jobs grew 3.4% from the prior year while business count grew 3.2%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Moore Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
458 businesses by employee count. 87.8% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Economic Densityi
1.51
jobs per resident
9.6
employees per business
County avg: 15.2-37%
$56K
payroll per resident
$352K
payroll per business
Carthage ZIP Area vs. Avg. Moore Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Carthage ZIP | Avg. Moore Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 64 | 71 | 1.4x |
| Other Services | 61 | 70 | 1.3x |
| Food & Accommodation | 60 | 80 | 1.1x |
| Retail Trade | 59 | 109 | 0.8x |
| Healthcare | 48 | 88 | 0.8x |
| Professional Services | 38 | 68 | 0.8x |
| Real Estate | 29 | 41 | 1.1x |
| Admin Services | 28 | 41 | 1.0x |
| Transportation | 13 | 12 | 1.6x |
| Finance & Insurance | 13 | 40 | 0.5x |
| Wholesale Trade | 10 | 19 | 0.8x |
| Information | 4 | 7 | 0.9x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 14 | 0.4x |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 17 | 0.3x |