Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania -- Zip Code 18706 -- 2005 Business Patterns

Written by Matt

Tuesday, 22 January 2008

In terms of total establishments in the area, the top 3 industries include: Retail Trade (33 Establishments), Other Services (32 Establishments), and Construction (26 Establishments). In zip code 18706, located in the town of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, the total employment has increased from 2004 to 2005 by a total of 1,007 individuals, or by 21.2 percent. For the year 2005, the Direct Mail Advertising industry has the most large businesses with more than 100 employees in Wilkes Barre, with an estimated total of 1 employer. According to the Census Zip Code Business Patterns,a total of 11 businesses that employed more than 100 people in the area. These businesses made up 4.5 percent of all the total businesses in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The General Warehousing and Storage industry provides a high number of jobs in the area, with estimated 2005 employment of 799. The next highest industries include: Secondary Market Financing (750 Emp.), and Pharmacies and Drug Stores (438 Emp.).

 

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