Alexandria, IN
Data last updated April 22, 2026
Data last updated April 22, 2026
This data is based on ZIP code 46001, which covers Alexandria and Orestes.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 46001 area shared across these towns.
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Alexandria ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -13% vs. avg. Madison Co. town
Alexandria's ZIP area supports 1,539 jobs across 186 businesses, with workers earning an average of $43K per year, 13% below the Madison County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.92 index), led by other services and retail trade. 90.9% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 8.3 people. Jobs grew 12% from the prior year while business count grew 1.1%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Madison Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
186 businesses by employee count. 90.9% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Large (100-249)
Economic Densityi
0.30
jobs per resident
8.3
employees per business
County avg: 15.7-47%
$13K
payroll per resident
$356K
payroll per business
Alexandria ZIP Area vs. Avg. Madison Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Alexandria ZIP | Avg. Madison Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Services | 32 | 41 | 1.4x |
| Retail Trade | 24 | 46 | 0.9x |
| Construction | 20 | 39 | 0.9x |
| Finance & Insurance | 17 | 21 | 1.5x |
| Food & Accommodation | 16 | 32 | 0.9x |
| Professional Services | 13 | 25 | 0.9x |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 14 | 1.4x |
| Healthcare | 11 | 46 | 0.4x |
| Admin Services | 8 | 19 | 0.8x |
| Transportation | 6 | 12 | 0.9x |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 | 15 | 0.6x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 5 | 1.4x |
| Information | 3 | 5 | 1.1x |
| Education | 3 | 4 | 1.4x |