Portsmouth, Rhode Island -- Zip Code 02871 -- 2005 Business Patterns

Written by Matt

Monday, 21 January 2008

The Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing industry employes the most amount of people, with an employment estimated at 1,000. Other industries in the area that provides high numbers of jobs include: Boat Building (401 Emp.), and Elementary and Secondary Schools (278 Emp.). According to the Census Zip Code Business Patterns,a total of 8 companies that employed over 100 people at a single site. These businesses made up 1.9 percent of all businesses in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. In 2005, the Boat Building industry greatest number of big businesses (+100 employees) in Portsmouth, with a reported total of 2 employers. In terms of total establishments in the area, the top 3 industries include: Construction (88 Establishments), Retail Trade (57 Establishments), and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (45 Establishments). In the zip 02871, which is located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, the total employment has increased from 2004 to 2005 by 289 jobs, or 6.1 percent.

 

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