CBP data indicates that no other industry had more establishments with fewer than five employees in Porter County zip codes than “professional, scientific and technical services” businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries of total establishments with fewer than five employees in Porter County in 2017.
Top 10 Industries with fewer than five employees in Porter County (2017)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 266 |
| Construction businesses | 229 |
| Retail trade businesses | 164 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 159 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 132 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 113 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 111 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 95 |
| Transportation and warehousing businesses | 85 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 67 |