This data is based on 11 ZIP codes, which covers Columbus and Cusseta.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined 11 ZIP codes area shared across these towns.
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Columbus ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +0% vs. avg. Muscogee Co. town
Columbus's ZIP area supports 72,249 jobs across 4,639 businesses, with workers earning an average of $48K per year, 0% above the Muscogee County average. The economy is moderately diversified (0.82 index), led by retail trade and healthcare. 84.4% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 15.6 people. Jobs grew 0.2% from the prior year while business count declined 0.1%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Muscogee Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
4,639 businesses by employee count. 84.4% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Small (10-19)
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Medium (20-49)
Major (500-999)
Medium (50-99)
Large (100-249)
Major (250-499)
Economic Densityi
0.35
jobs per resident
15.6
employees per business
County avg: 15.6+0%
$17K
payroll per resident
$751K
payroll per business
Columbus ZIP Area vs. Avg. Muscogee Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Columbus ZIP | Avg. Muscogee Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 798 | 798 | 1.0x |
| Healthcare | 701 | 701 | 1.0x |
| Food & Accommodation | 530 | 530 | 1.0x |
| Other Services | 493 | 493 | 1.0x |
| Professional Services | 350 | 350 | 1.0x |
| Finance & Insurance | 316 | 316 | 1.0x |
| Real Estate | 270 | 270 | 1.0x |
| Construction | 260 | 260 | 1.0x |
| Admin Services | 220 | 220 | 1.0x |
| Wholesale Trade | 152 | 152 | 1.0x |
| Manufacturing | 95 | 95 | 1.0x |
| Transportation | 90 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 75 | 75 | 1.0x |
| Information | 63 | 63 | 1.0x |
| Education | 57 | 57 | 1.0x |
| Management | 19 | 19 | 1.0x |
| Agriculture | 7 | 7 | 1.0x |
| Unclassified | 6 | 6 | 1.0x |
| Utilities | 5 | 5 | 1.0x |
| Mining | 3 | 3 | 1.0x |