This data is based on ZIP code 48837, which covers Grand Ledge and Lansing.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 48837 area shared across these towns.
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Grand Ledge ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -7% vs. avg. Eaton Co. town
Grand Ledge's ZIP area supports 4,104 jobs across 353 businesses, with workers earning an average of $45K per year, 7% below the Eaton County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.92 index), led by healthcare and other services. 85.6% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 11.6 people. Jobs grew 6.3% from the prior year while business count grew 2.9%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Eaton Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
353 businesses by employee count. 85.6% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Small (10-19)
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Large (100-249)
Economic Densityi
0.53
jobs per resident
11.6
employees per business
County avg: 12.1-4%
$24K
payroll per resident
$528K
payroll per business
Grand Ledge ZIP Area vs. Avg. Eaton Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Grand Ledge ZIP | Avg. Eaton Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 54 | 19 | 1.4x |
| Other Services | 46 | 20 | 1.1x |
| Construction | 38 | 25 | 0.7x |
| Retail Trade | 36 | 22 | 0.8x |
| Professional Services | 35 | 14 | 1.2x |
| Food & Accommodation | 30 | 17 | 0.9x |
| Finance & Insurance | 21 | 10 | 1.0x |
| Real Estate | 16 | 6 | 1.3x |
| Admin Services | 16 | 9 | 0.9x |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 10 | 0.6x |
| Transportation | 12 | 6 | 1.0x |
| Wholesale Trade | 10 | 7 | 0.7x |
| Education | 7 | 2 | 1.7x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 7 | 2 | 1.7x |
| Information | 6 | 4 | 0.7x |