CBP data indicates that no other industry had more establishments with fewer than five employees in Shelby County zip codes than “retail trade” businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries of total establishments with fewer than five employees in Shelby County in 2017.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than five employees in Shelby County (2017)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Retail trade businesses | 1,234 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 1,049 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 888 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 831 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 599 |
| Construction businesses | 528 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 485 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 475 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 413 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 361 |