This data is based on ZIP codes 50027, 50171, which covers Barnes City and Montezuma.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 50027, 50171 area shared across these towns.
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Barnes City ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -7% vs. avg. Mahaska Co. town
Barnes City's ZIP area supports 1,097 jobs across 101 businesses, with workers earning an average of $51K per year, 7% below the Mahaska County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.92 index), led by construction and retail trade. 93.1% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 10.9 people. Jobs declined 25.1% from the prior year while business count grew 3.1%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Mahaska Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
101 businesses by employee count. 93.1% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (10-19)
Small (5-9)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
10.9
employees per business
County avg: 15.3-29%
$482K
payroll per resident
$558K
payroll per business
Barnes City ZIP Area vs. Avg. Mahaska Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Barnes City ZIP | Avg. Mahaska Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 21 | 2.1x |
| Retail Trade | 15 | 34 | 0.9x |
| Healthcare | 8 | 19 | 0.8x |
| Other Services | 8 | 25 | 0.6x |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 8 | 1.5x |
| Wholesale Trade | 6 | 10 | 1.2x |
| Finance & Insurance | 5 | 17 | 0.6x |
| Professional Services | 5 | 13 | 0.8x |
| Food & Accommodation | 5 | 17 | 0.6x |
| Transportation | 4 | 11 | 0.7x |
| Real Estate | 3 | 6 | 1.0x |
| Admin Services | 3 | 10 | 0.6x |