This data is based on ZIP code 49111.
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Eau Claire ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -16% vs. avg. Berrien Co. town
Eau Claire's ZIP area supports 415 jobs across 57 businesses, with workers earning an average of $47K per year, 16% below the Berrien County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.93 index), led by construction and retail trade. 89.5% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 7.3 people. Jobs grew 3.2% from the prior year while business count grew 5.6%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Berrien Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
57 businesses by employee count. 89.5% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Economic Densityi
0.72
jobs per resident
7.3
employees per business
County avg: 14.9-51%
$34K
payroll per resident
$339K
payroll per business
Eau Claire ZIP Area vs. Avg. Berrien Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Eau Claire ZIP | Avg. Berrien Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 26 | 3.2x |
| Retail Trade | 8 | 45 | 1.0x |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 20 | 1.7x |
| Other Services | 6 | 32 | 1.0x |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 | 12 | 2.3x |
| Food & Accommodation | 4 | 35 | 0.6x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 8 | 2.1x |