This data is based on ZIP code 46561, which covers Osceola and Mishawaka.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 46561 area shared across these towns.
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Osceola ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -30% vs. avg. St. Joseph Co. town
Osceola's ZIP area supports 1,467 jobs across 183 businesses, with workers earning an average of $36K per year, 30% below the St. Joseph County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.94 index), led by construction and other services. 89.6% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 8.0 people. Jobs grew 0.3% from the prior year while business count declined 2.7%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. St. Joseph Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
183 businesses by employee count. 89.6% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Small (10-19)
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Economic Densityi
0.57
jobs per resident
8.0
employees per business
County avg: 18.9-58%
$20K
payroll per resident
$288K
payroll per business
Osceola ZIP Area vs. Avg. St. Joseph Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Osceola ZIP | Avg. St. Joseph Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 57 | 2.3x |
| Other Services | 28 | 82 | 1.4x |
| Retail Trade | 22 | 116 | 0.8x |
| Healthcare | 17 | 93 | 0.7x |
| Professional Services | 15 | 62 | 1.0x |
| Wholesale Trade | 14 | 42 | 1.4x |
| Admin Services | 12 | 40 | 1.2x |
| Finance & Insurance | 11 | 50 | 0.9x |
| Transportation | 9 | 22 | 1.7x |
| Real Estate | 8 | 28 | 1.2x |
| Food & Accommodation | 8 | 82 | 0.4x |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 37 | 0.4x |