This data is based on ZIP codes 28510, 28529, which covers Arapahoe and Alliance and Grantsboro and Minnesott Beach.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 28510, 28529 area shared across these towns.
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Arapahoe ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -7% vs. avg. Pamlico Co. town
Arapahoe's ZIP area supports 932 jobs across 71 businesses, with workers earning an average of $34K per year, 7% below the Pamlico County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.93 index), led by retail trade and other services. 76.1% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 13.1 people. Jobs declined 0.3% from the prior year while business count declined 1.4%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Pamlico Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
71 businesses by employee count. 76.1% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Medium (20-49)
Small (10-19)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
13.1
employees per business
County avg: 9.8+34%
$80K
payroll per resident
$448K
payroll per business
Arapahoe ZIP Area vs. Avg. Pamlico Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Arapahoe ZIP | Avg. Pamlico Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 13 | 12 | 0.7x |
| Other Services | 12 | 9 | 0.9x |
| Food & Accommodation | 11 | 5 | 1.4x |
| Construction | 9 | 4 | 1.5x |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 1 | 1.9x |
| Healthcare | 3 | 7 | 0.3x |