This data is based on ZIP code 28529, which covers Grantsboro and Alliance and Arapahoe.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 28529 area shared across these towns.
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Grantsboro ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +3% vs. avg. Pamlico Co. town
Grantsboro's ZIP area supports 617 jobs across 45 businesses, with workers earning an average of $37K per year, 3% above the Pamlico County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.96 index), led by retail trade and other services. 77.8% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 13.7 people. Jobs declined 5.5% from the prior year while business count grew 4.7%.
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
45 businesses by employee count. 77.8% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Economic Densityi
0.96
jobs per resident
13.7
employees per business
County avg: 9.8+40%
$36K
payroll per resident
$513K
payroll per business
Grantsboro ZIP Area vs. Avg. Pamlico Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Grantsboro ZIP | Avg. Pamlico Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 10 | 12 | 0.9x |
| Other Services | 7 | 9 | 0.8x |
| Construction | 6 | 4 | 1.5x |
| Food & Accommodation | 5 | 5 | 1.0x |
| Healthcare | 3 | 7 | 0.4x |