ZIP 50010 — 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 Ames city, IA (50010)

Median Income

$65,701

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,917

Wealth inflow

Population

33,428

Unemployment

3.6%

0.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,917 for ZIP 50010 (Ames city, IA) 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

3.6%-2% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.1%-65% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.9%-67% vs US avg

1,158

Establishments

23,020

Employees

~20 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.0%
Construction3.6%
Manufacturing9.4%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade12.9%
Transportation, utilities2.7%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.6%
Professional, scientific, management8.3%
Education, health care, social37.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.6%
Other services2.9%
Public administration4.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 50010 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.6%, median income fell 3.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.2%.

Median Income

$65,701

-13% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate