ZIP 33859 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Alturas CDP, FL (33859)

Median Income

$61,871

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+485

Wealth inflow

Population

10,827

Unemployment

3.8%

0.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 485 for ZIP 33859 (Alturas CDP, FL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.8%+2% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.1%-65% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.2%+21% vs US avg

191

Establishments

4,334

Employees

~23 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.6%
Construction8.9%
Manufacturing7.6%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade13.9%
Transportation, utilities7.3%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate10.0%
Professional, scientific, management7.6%
Education, health care, social18.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.7%
Other services4.1%
Public administration5.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 33859 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.5%, median income rose 8.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.5%.

Median Income

$61,871

-18% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate