This data is based on ZIP code 13317, which covers Ames and Canajoharie and Palatine Bridge.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 13317 area shared across these towns.
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Ames ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -17% vs. avg. Montgomery Co. town
Ames's ZIP area supports 507 jobs across 66 businesses, with workers earning an average of $43K per year, 17% below the Montgomery County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.94 index), led by healthcare and retail trade. 90.9% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 7.7 people. Jobs grew 13.4% from the prior year while business count grew 13.8%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Montgomery Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
66 businesses by employee count. 90.9% 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
7.7
employees per business
County avg: 15.5-51%
$252K
payroll per resident
$333K
payroll per business
Ames ZIP Area vs. Avg. Montgomery Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Ames ZIP | Avg. Montgomery Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 14 | 49 | 1.1x |
| Retail Trade | 12 | 42 | 1.1x |
| Construction | 9 | 31 | 1.1x |
| Finance & Insurance | 8 | 10 | 3.0x |
| Other Services | 6 | 26 | 0.9x |
| Food & Accommodation | 4 | 27 | 0.6x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 2 | 5.7x |