ZIP 51549 — 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 Macedonia city, IA (51549)

Median Income

$67,596

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+17

Wealth inflow

Population

292

Unemployment

5.0%

1.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 17 for ZIP 51549 (Macedonia 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

5.0%+35% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.4%+5% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

2.7%-77% vs US avg

Establishments

143

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Transportation

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining6.4%
Construction11.1%
Manufacturing11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
Transportation, utilities21.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.4%
Professional, scientific, management4.1%
Education, health care, social24.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services2.3%
Other services1.8%
Public administration0.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 51549 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 43.5%, median income fell 24.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 25.9%.

Median Income

$67,596

-10% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate