This data is based on ZIP code 27837, which covers Grimesland and Simpson.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 27837 area shared across these towns.
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Grimesland ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -12% vs. avg. Pitt Co. town
Grimesland's ZIP area supports 203 jobs across 58 businesses, with workers earning an average of $40K per year, 12% below the Pitt County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.90 index), led by construction and admin services. 98.3% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 3.5 people. Jobs grew 3.6% from the prior year while business count grew 0%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Pitt Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
58 businesses by employee count. 98.3% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Economic Densityi
0.31
jobs per resident
3.5
employees per business
County avg: 14.8-76%
$13K
payroll per resident
$140K
payroll per business
Grimesland ZIP Area vs. Avg. Pitt Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Grimesland ZIP | Avg. Pitt Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 59 | 3.1x |
| Admin Services | 10 | 33 | 3.1x |
| Retail Trade | 5 | 94 | 0.5x |
| Real Estate | 5 | 39 | 1.3x |
| Professional Services | 5 | 55 | 0.9x |
| Other Services | 4 | 54 | 0.8x |
| Healthcare | 3 | 75 | 0.4x |