This data is based on ZIP code 28345, which covers Hamlet and Dobbins Heights and Rockingham.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 28345 area shared across these towns.
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Hamlet ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +8% vs. avg. Richmond Co. town
Hamlet's ZIP area supports 3,291 jobs across 185 businesses, with workers earning an average of $51K per year, 8% above the Richmond County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.88 index), led by other services and retail trade. 83.8% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 17.8 people. Jobs grew 0.4% from the prior year while business count grew 3.9%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Richmond Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
185 businesses by employee count. 83.8% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Large (100-249)
Major (250-499)
Economic Densityi
0.55
jobs per resident
17.8
employees per business
County avg: 16.0+11%
$28K
payroll per resident
$911K
payroll per business
Hamlet ZIP Area vs. Avg. Richmond Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Hamlet ZIP | Avg. Richmond Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Services | 35 | 30 | 1.2x |
| Retail Trade | 30 | 41 | 0.7x |
| Healthcare | 26 | 24 | 1.1x |
| Construction | 21 | 19 | 1.1x |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 11 | 1.5x |
| Food & Accommodation | 10 | 16 | 0.6x |
| Professional Services | 8 | 9 | 0.9x |
| Transportation | 7 | 7 | 1.0x |
| Real Estate | 6 | 7 | 0.9x |
| Agriculture | 4 | 3 | 1.4x |
| Utilities | 4 | 3 | 1.4x |
| Admin Services | 4 | 6 | 0.7x |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 5 | 0.6x |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 6 | 0.5x |