This data is based on ZIP code 20198.
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The Plains ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +2% vs. avg. Fauquier Co. town
The Plains's ZIP area supports 529 jobs across 89 businesses, with workers earning an average of $63K per year, 2% above the Fauquier County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.96 index), led by professional services and construction. 95.5% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 5.9 people. Jobs declined 7.4% from the prior year while business count grew 7.2%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Fauquier Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
89 businesses by employee count. 95.5% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Small (10-19)
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
5.9
employees per business
County avg: 11.4-48%
$294K
payroll per resident
$377K
payroll per business
The Plains ZIP Area vs. Avg. Fauquier Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | The Plains ZIP | Avg. Fauquier Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 12 | 68 | 0.8x |
| Construction | 10 | 54 | 0.8x |
| Real Estate | 10 | 22 | 2.0x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 10 | 8 | 5.4x |
| Other Services | 8 | 44 | 0.8x |
| Agriculture | 5 | 2 | 10.9x |
| Food & Accommodation | 5 | 34 | 0.6x |
| Retail Trade | 4 | 48 | 0.4x |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 23 | 0.6x |