CBP data indicates that no other industry had more establishments with fewer than five employees in Philadelphia County zip codes than “retail trade” businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries of total establishments with fewer than five employees in Philadelphia County in 2017.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than five employees in Philadelphia County (2017)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Retail trade businesses | 2,605 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 1,917 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 1,748 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 1,609 |
| Construction businesses | 1,001 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 795 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 614 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 603 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 468 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 464 |
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