This data is based on ZIP code 49012.
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Augusta ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -28% vs. avg. Kalamazoo Co. town
Augusta's ZIP area supports 644 jobs across 51 businesses, with workers earning an average of $42K per year, 28% below the Kalamazoo County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.98 index), led by healthcare and construction. 84.3% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 12.6 people. Jobs grew 4% from the prior year while business count declined 1.9%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Kalamazoo Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
51 businesses by employee count. 84.3% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Economic Densityi
0.83
jobs per resident
12.6
employees per business
County avg: 19.8-36%
$35K
payroll per resident
$533K
payroll per business
Augusta ZIP Area vs. Avg. Kalamazoo Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Augusta ZIP | Avg. Kalamazoo Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 8 | 111 | 1.1x |
| Construction | 7 | 56 | 2.0x |
| Other Services | 7 | 86 | 1.3x |
| Retail Trade | 5 | 124 | 0.6x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 5 | 14 | 5.6x |
| Food & Accommodation | 5 | 80 | 1.0x |
| Admin Services | 4 | 48 | 1.3x |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 42 | 1.1x |
| Professional Services | 3 | 76 | 0.6x |