This data is based on ZIP codes 27529, 27603, 27610, which covers Garner and Clayton and Fuquay-Varina and Knightdale and Raleigh.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 27529, 27603, 27610 area shared across these towns.
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Garner ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -19% vs. avg. Wake Co. town
Garner's ZIP area supports 71,299 jobs across 4,436 businesses, with workers earning an average of $60K per year, 19% below the Wake County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.90 index), led by construction and retail trade. 82.3% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 16.1 people. Jobs grew 2.6% from the prior year while business count grew 2.1%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Wake Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
4,436 businesses by employee count. 82.3% 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
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
16.1
employees per business
County avg: 17.2-7%
$123K
payroll per resident
$957K
payroll per business
Garner ZIP Area vs. Avg. Wake Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Garner ZIP | Avg. Wake Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 673 | 619 | 1.4x |
| Retail Trade | 550 | 639 | 1.1x |
| Other Services | 446 | 506 | 1.2x |
| Professional Services | 434 | 982 | 0.6x |
| Food & Accommodation | 401 | 500 | 1.1x |
| Healthcare | 361 | 596 | 0.8x |
| Admin Services | 290 | 380 | 1.0x |
| Wholesale Trade | 258 | 271 | 1.3x |
| Real Estate | 245 | 387 | 0.8x |
| Finance & Insurance | 160 | 299 | 0.7x |
| Transportation | 159 | 156 | 1.3x |
| Manufacturing | 105 | 122 | 1.1x |
| Information | 79 | 131 | 0.8x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 72 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Education | 54 | 112 | 0.6x |
| Utilities | 26 | 11 | 3.1x |
| Management | 23 | 52 | 0.6x |