This data is based on ZIP codes 27016, 27052, which covers Danbury and Walnut Cove.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 27016, 27052 area shared across these towns.
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Danbury ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -35% vs. avg. Stokes Co. town
Danbury's ZIP area supports 1,485 jobs across 178 businesses, with workers earning an average of $32K per year, 35% below the Stokes County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.92 index), led by retail trade and other services. 91% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 8.3 people. Jobs declined 10.1% from the prior year while business count grew 5.3%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Stokes Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
178 businesses by employee count. 91% 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
8.3
employees per business
County avg: 12.4-33%
$244K
payroll per resident
$270K
payroll per business
Danbury ZIP Area vs. Avg. Stokes Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Danbury ZIP | Avg. Stokes Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 33 | 47 | 1.1x |
| Other Services | 24 | 34 | 1.1x |
| Construction | 20 | 47 | 0.6x |
| Food & Accommodation | 17 | 25 | 1.0x |
| Admin Services | 11 | 18 | 0.9x |
| Healthcare | 9 | 20 | 0.7x |
| Professional Services | 8 | 16 | 0.8x |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 18 | 0.6x |
| Finance & Insurance | 6 | 11 | 0.8x |
| Transportation | 5 | 10 | 0.8x |
| Real Estate | 5 | 12 | 0.6x |