CBP data indicates that no other industry had more establishments with between five and nine employees in Howard County zip codes than “professional, scientific and technical services” businesses.
The following table shows the top 10 industries of total establishments with between five and nine employees in Howard County in 2017.
Top 10 Industries with between five and nine employees in Howard County (2017)
| Industry | Total Establishments |
|---|---|
| Professional, scientific and technical services businesses | 258 |
| Health care and social assistance businesses | 221 |
| Retail trade businesses | 206 |
| Finance and insurance businesses | 119 |
| Accommodation and food services businesses | 95 |
| Construction businesses | 95 |
| Wholesale trade businesses | 82 |
| Administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses | 63 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing businesses | 56 |
| Educational services businesses | 32 |