This data is based on ZIP code 28340, which covers McDonald and Fairmont and Marietta.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 28340 area shared across these towns.
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McDonald ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -22% vs. avg. Robeson Co. town
McDonald's ZIP area supports 833 jobs across 101 businesses, with workers earning an average of $33K per year, 22% below the Robeson County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.90 index), led by retail trade and healthcare. 91.1% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 8.2 people. Jobs grew 2.1% from the prior year while business count declined 5.6%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Robeson Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
101 businesses by employee count. 91.1% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
8.2
employees per business
County avg: 16.7-51%
$255K
payroll per resident
$268K
payroll per business
McDonald ZIP Area vs. Avg. Robeson Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | McDonald ZIP | Avg. Robeson Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 30 | 30 | 1.3x |
| Healthcare | 14 | 22 | 0.8x |
| Other Services | 12 | 17 | 0.9x |
| Construction | 8 | 11 | 1.0x |
| Professional Services | 7 | 8 | 1.1x |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5 | 1.6x |
| Wholesale Trade | 6 | 5 | 1.6x |
| Food & Accommodation | 6 | 13 | 0.6x |
| Transportation | 4 | 5 | 1.0x |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 | 6 | 0.9x |
| Real Estate | 4 | 4 | 1.3x |