This data is based on ZIP code 56331, which covers Freeport and New Munich and St. Rosa.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 56331 area shared across these towns.
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Freeport ZIP Area Economy · 2022
Wages -7% vs. avg. Stearns Co. town
Freeport's ZIP area supports 501 jobs across 75 businesses, with workers earning an average of $53K per year, 7% below the Stearns County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.95 index), led by construction and transportation. 92% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 6.7 people. Jobs grew 1.4% from the prior year while business count grew 8.7%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Stearns Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
75 businesses by employee count. 92% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Economic Densityi
0.64
jobs per resident
6.7
employees per business
County avg: 18.6-64%
$34K
payroll per resident
$354K
payroll per business
Freeport ZIP Area vs. Avg. Stearns Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Freeport ZIP | Avg. Stearns Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 53 | 1.5x |
| Transportation | 13 | 19 | 4.3x |
| Other Services | 11 | 51 | 1.4x |
| Retail Trade | 10 | 72 | 0.9x |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 23 | 2.5x |
| Food & Accommodation | 5 | 42 | 0.7x |
| Wholesale Trade | 4 | 20 | 1.3x |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 33 | 0.6x |