Construction and building inspectors in Henderson County, North Carolina
Henderson County, North Carolina has 6 building inspection businesses with employees, employing 15 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.6 across North Carolina.
Henderson County ranks 8 of 27 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,400 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $65,830 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 6
- Their employees
- 15
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.0
Construction and building inspectors in Henderson County: businesses and jobs
| Henderson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 6 | 303 | 7,496 |
| Their employees | 15 | 645 | 28,755 |
| Annual payroll | $726,000 | $27,960,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
The homes behind the work in Henderson County
| Henderson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 4.6% (±0.8 points) | 4.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 2.3% (±0.4 points) | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 4.2% (±0.8 points) | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing units | 58,044 (±60) | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built 2020 or later: 2.3% (±0.4 points) in Henderson County, lower than across North Carolina (3.0%).
Places in Henderson County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville | 15,408 | 42.8% | 53.9% |
| Fletcher | 8,098 | 14.9% | 14.7% |
| Etowah | 7,968 | 27.0% | 16.0% |
| Mills River | 7,281 | 22.8% | 14.4% |
| East Flat Rock | 6,323 | 47.0% | 35.9% |
| Dana | 4,147 | 32.6% | 16.2% |
| Flat Rock | 3,530 | 30.1% | 4.7% |
| Mountain Home | 3,437 | 44.4% | 24.6% |
| Edneyville | 2,716 | 27.7% | 45.6% |
| Valley Hill | 2,675 | 30.3% | 20.1% |
| Laurel Park | 2,408 | 45.2% | 13.5% |
| Fruitland | 2,398 | 26.3% | 22.9% |
| Hoopers Creek | 1,683 | 24.4% | 17.3% |
| Horse Shoe | 1,490 | 44.0% | 11.6% |
| Balfour | 1,134 | 61.8% | 22.0% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of building inspection businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Henderson County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | 4 | 1.0 | −0.0 |
| Johnston County | 10 | 1.1 | +0.1 |
| New Hanover County | 14 | 1.2 | +0.1 |
| Wake County | 44 | 0.9 | −0.1 |
| Dare County | 3 | 0.9 | −0.2 |
| Iredell County | 7 | 0.8 | −0.2 |
Licenses for construction and building inspectors in North Carolina
Federal rules and model codes for construction and building inspectors
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- EPA lead-based paint activities: abatement, inspection and risk assessment (40 CFR part 745, subpart L)
- International Residential Code and International Building Code (ICC)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Henderson County
How many building inspection businesses are in Henderson County?
The Census Bureau counts 6 building inspection businesses with employees in Henderson County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do construction and building inspectors make in Henderson County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, construction and building inspectors earn a median of $65,830 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do construction and building inspectors need a license in Henderson County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Henderson County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: construction and building inspectors in North Carolina (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- EPA lead-based paint activities: abatement, inspection and risk assessment (40 CFR part 745, subpart L)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Henderson County, North Carolina
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