This data is based on ZIP codes 48218, 48229, which covers Ecorse and Lincoln Park and River Rouge.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 48218, 48229 area shared across these towns.
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Ecorse ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +3% vs. avg. Wayne Co. town
Ecorse's ZIP area supports 2,468 jobs across 146 businesses, with workers earning an average of $72K per year, 3% above the Wayne County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.90 index), led by retail trade and other services. 84.9% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 16.9 people. Jobs grew 4.1% from the prior year while business count grew 0.7%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Wayne Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
146 businesses by employee count. 84.9% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Small (5-9)
Micro (<5)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Economic Densityi
0.27
jobs per resident
16.9
employees per business
County avg: 19.1-12%
$20K
payroll per resident
$1.2M
payroll per business
Ecorse ZIP Area vs. Avg. Wayne Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Ecorse ZIP | Avg. Wayne Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 42 | 219 | 1.7x |
| Other Services | 20 | 142 | 1.2x |
| Transportation | 11 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Healthcare | 11 | 173 | 0.6x |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 50 | 1.8x |
| Admin Services | 10 | 62 | 1.4x |
| Food & Accommodation | 10 | 141 | 0.6x |
| Wholesale Trade | 7 | 54 | 1.1x |
| Construction | 6 | 85 | 0.6x |
| Professional Services | 6 | 117 | 0.5x |