ZIP 51521 — 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 Avoca city, IA (51521)

Median Income

$71,715

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+111

Wealth inflow

Population

1,935

Unemployment

0.6%

3.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 111 for ZIP 51521 (Avoca 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

0.6%-83% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.4%-45% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.7%-8% vs US avg

Establishments

480

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining6.2%
Construction6.4%
Manufacturing9.7%
Wholesale trade2.0%
Retail trade13.2%
Transportation, utilities11.5%
Information2.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.6%
Professional, scientific, management6.8%
Education, health care, social23.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.5%
Other services3.9%
Public administration1.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 51521 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 11.8%, median income rose 13.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.5%.

Median Income

$71,715

-5% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate