This data is based on ZIP code 31803, which covers Buena Vista and Webster County.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 31803 area shared across these towns.
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Buena Vista ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +0% vs. avg. Marion Co. town
Buena Vista's ZIP area supports 1,415 jobs across 71 businesses, with workers earning an average of $36K per year, 0% above the Marion County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.91 index), led by retail trade and healthcare. 91.5% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 19.9 people. Jobs grew 3.3% from the prior year while business count declined 12.3%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Marion Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
71 businesses by employee count. 91.5% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Economic Densityi
0.82
jobs per resident
19.9
employees per business
County avg: 19.9+0%
$30K
payroll per resident
$720K
payroll per business
Buena Vista ZIP Area vs. Avg. Marion Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Buena Vista ZIP | Avg. Marion Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 23 | 23 | 1.2x |
| Healthcare | 8 | 8 | 1.2x |
| Food & Accommodation | 8 | 8 | 1.2x |
| Other Services | 8 | 8 | 1.2x |
| Construction | 7 | 7 | 1.2x |
| Finance & Insurance | 6 | 6 | 1.2x |
| Agriculture | 5 | 5 | 1.2x |
| Transportation | 4 | 4 | 1.2x |
| Professional Services | 4 | 4 | 1.2x |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3 | 1.2x |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 3 | 1.2x |
| Information | 3 | 3 | 1.2x |