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This data is based on ZIP codes 28619, 28655, which covers Drexel and Glen Alpine and Morganton and Valdese.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers below reflect the combined ZIP codes 28619, 28655 area shared across these towns.
Businessesi
1,061 ▲ 1.8%
Jobsi
17,737 ▲ 3.8%
Avg. Wagei
$45,196 ▲ 8%
-4% vs avg. Burke Co. town
Total Payrolli
$801.6M ▲ 12.1%
Jobs Per Residenti
2.00+
Capped — ZIP code includes employers outside city limits
Small Businessi
86.1% ▼ 0.6%
6 with 250+ employees
Diversity Indexi
0.86 ▲ 0%
Drexel ZIP Area vs. Avg. Burke Co. Town
Top Sectors: Drexel ZIP Area vs. Avg. Burke Co. Town (2022 data)i
Number of businesses by sector. Hover for details.
Jobs & Businesses Over Timei
Hover to see exact numbers. Gold line is total jobs; teal line is total businesses.