This data is based on ZIP code 27880, which covers Sims and Wilson.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 27880 area shared across these towns.
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Sims ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +6% vs. avg. Wilson Co. town
Sims's ZIP area supports 344 jobs across 49 businesses, with workers earning an average of $53K per year, 6% above the Wilson County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.96 index), led by construction and other services. 89.8% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 7.0 people. Jobs grew 26% from the prior year while business count declined 3.9%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Wilson Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
49 businesses by employee count. 89.8% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Economic Densityi
0.66
jobs per resident
7.0
employees per business
County avg: 17.8-61%
$35K
payroll per resident
$375K
payroll per business
Sims ZIP Area vs. Avg. Wilson Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Sims ZIP | Avg. Wilson Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 48 | 2.3x |
| Other Services | 7 | 50 | 1.3x |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 23 | 2.4x |
| Wholesale Trade | 4 | 29 | 1.3x |
| Retail Trade | 4 | 84 | 0.4x |
| Transportation | 4 | 21 | 1.8x |
| Professional Services | 4 | 28 | 1.3x |
| Admin Services | 4 | 24 | 1.5x |