This data is based on ZIP code 49087, which covers Schoolcraft and Portage.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 49087 area shared across these towns.
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Schoolcraft ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -4% vs. avg. Kalamazoo Co. town
Schoolcraft's ZIP area supports 1,404 jobs across 123 businesses, with workers earning an average of $56K per year, 4% below the Kalamazoo County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.94 index), led by retail trade and manufacturing. 82.9% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 11.4 people. Jobs grew 2.9% from the prior year while business count grew 0%.
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
123 businesses by employee count. 82.9% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Small (10-19)
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Medium (20-49)
Economic Densityi
1.10
jobs per resident
11.4
employees per business
County avg: 19.8-42%
$62K
payroll per resident
$642K
payroll per business
Schoolcraft ZIP Area vs. Avg. Kalamazoo Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Schoolcraft ZIP | Avg. Kalamazoo Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 21 | 124 | 1.1x |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 42 | 2.6x |
| Construction | 14 | 56 | 1.6x |
| Other Services | 14 | 86 | 1.1x |
| Finance & Insurance | 9 | 58 | 1.0x |
| Healthcare | 9 | 111 | 0.5x |
| Food & Accommodation | 9 | 80 | 0.7x |
| Professional Services | 7 | 76 | 0.6x |
| Wholesale Trade | 6 | 33 | 1.2x |
| Admin Services | 5 | 48 | 0.7x |
| Information | 4 | 9 | 2.9x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 14 | 1.4x |