This data is based on ZIP code 28574.
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Richlands ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -18% vs. avg. Onslow Co. town
Richlands's ZIP area supports 1,821 jobs across 190 businesses, with workers earning an average of $31K per year, 18% below the Onslow County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.90 index), led by construction and retail trade. 88.9% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 9.6 people. Jobs grew 7.3% from the prior year while business count declined 1%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Onslow Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
190 businesses by employee count. 88.9% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Economic Densityi
0.78
jobs per resident
9.6
employees per business
County avg: 11.7-18%
$24K
payroll per resident
$293K
payroll per business
Richlands ZIP Area vs. Avg. Onslow Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Richlands ZIP | Avg. Onslow Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 88 | 1.5x |
| Retail Trade | 30 | 140 | 0.9x |
| Other Services | 24 | 78 | 1.2x |
| Admin Services | 18 | 47 | 1.5x |
| Food & Accommodation | 18 | 114 | 0.6x |
| Transportation | 15 | 17 | 3.5x |
| Healthcare | 13 | 69 | 0.8x |
| Professional Services | 12 | 54 | 0.9x |
| Finance & Insurance | 8 | 31 | 1.0x |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 13 | 1.5x |
| Real Estate | 5 | 60 | 0.3x |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 15 | 0.8x |
| Information | 3 | 8 | 1.5x |
| Education | 3 | 9 | 1.3x |