This data is based on ZIP codes 49015, 49037, which covers Springfield and Battle Creek.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 49015, 49037 area shared across these towns.
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Springfield ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -4% vs. avg. Calhoun Co. town
Springfield's ZIP area supports 20,259 jobs across 935 businesses, with workers earning an average of $57K per year, 4% below the Calhoun County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.88 index), led by retail trade and healthcare. 82.1% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 21.7 people. Jobs grew 3.2% from the prior year while business count declined 1.5%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Calhoun Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
935 businesses by employee count. 82.1% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Small (10-19)
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Large (100-249)
Major (250-499)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
21.7
employees per business
County avg: 20.2+7%
$220K
payroll per resident
$1.2M
payroll per business
Springfield ZIP Area vs. Avg. Calhoun Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Springfield ZIP | Avg. Calhoun Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 182 | 77 | 1.1x |
| Healthcare | 127 | 54 | 1.0x |
| Food & Accommodation | 116 | 46 | 1.1x |
| Other Services | 114 | 52 | 1.0x |
| Finance & Insurance | 62 | 26 | 1.1x |
| Manufacturing | 60 | 26 | 1.0x |
| Professional Services | 51 | 27 | 0.8x |
| Construction | 41 | 26 | 0.7x |
| Wholesale Trade | 40 | 16 | 1.1x |
| Real Estate | 34 | 15 | 1.0x |
| Admin Services | 33 | 18 | 0.8x |
| Transportation | 30 | 14 | 1.0x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 12 | 7 | 0.8x |
| Information | 10 | 5 | 0.9x |
| Education | 10 | 4 | 1.1x |
| Management | 8 | 3 | 1.2x |