This data is based on ZIP code 49346.
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Stanwood ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +9% vs. avg. Mecosta Co. town
Stanwood's ZIP area supports 778 jobs across 75 businesses, with workers earning an average of $47K per year, 9% above the Mecosta County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.96 index), led by retail trade and construction. 88% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 10.4 people. Jobs grew 7.9% from the prior year while business count declined 1.3%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Mecosta Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
75 businesses by employee count. 88% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
10.4
employees per business
County avg: 13.4-22%
$225K
payroll per resident
$487K
payroll per business
Stanwood ZIP Area vs. Avg. Mecosta Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Stanwood ZIP | Avg. Mecosta Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 12 | 25 | 0.8x |
| Construction | 11 | 9 | 2.0x |
| Food & Accommodation | 10 | 15 | 1.1x |
| Real Estate | 9 | 6 | 2.4x |
| Other Services | 6 | 18 | 0.5x |
| Finance & Insurance | 5 | 8 | 1.0x |
| Admin Services | 5 | 3 | 2.7x |
| Professional Services | 4 | 6 | 1.1x |
| Healthcare | 4 | 18 | 0.4x |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5 | 1.0x |