Russell & Sons Construction Inc

Construction company in Sunbury, NC 27979

About this company

Russell & Sons Construction Inc is listed as a construction company based in Sunbury, North Carolina, in Gates County. Federal motor carrier records list 4 drivers and 2 trucks for the company. It is one of 2 general contractors in ZIP 27979.

Fleet size

Drivers4

Trucks2

Last federal filing: Jul 2013. Source: FMCSA.

Moderate market, crowded fieldArea profitability for construction in ZIP 27979

Housing demand66

Sales pace, new listings and new construction. Source: Zillow

Customer spending power37

Household income and home values

Room for another contractor13

More crowded than 87% of US ZIPs

Scored against every US ZIP. An index of local conditions, not this company's results.

County context

One of 5 general contractors in Gates County, NC.

2 painting companies in Gates County, NC.

All 11 construction companies in Gates County, NC.

ZIP 27979 at a glance

Population: 1,161 (6 per sq mi)
Median age: 55
Households: Median income $63,170 · 26% earn six figures
Housing: 90% owner-occupied
Workforce: 54% labor-force participation · 3.2% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Housing market around ZIP 27979

Figures describe the local area, not this company.

Typical home value$230,000+8.0% past year · +104% in 10 years

12-month value outlook+2.0%

Days to sale agreement30Virginia Beach metro · 30 a year ago

New homes permitted, 202512Gates County

Listings with a price cut26.2%Virginia Beach metro

Sale price vs list99.8%Virginia Beach metro

New construction sales186Virginia Beach metro, Aug · −12% from last year

Source: Zillow (home values, rent, outlook and metro sales), data through Sep 2026. Permits: U.S. Census Bureau.

Typical home value, last 10 years

Source: Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026.

Local building angle: Gates County permitted 12 new homes in 2025. 19% of the homes in this ZIP were built since 2000.

Local figures are estimates from public records and Zillow housing data, updated regularly.