ZIP 52049 — Economy & Jobs

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

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Garnavillo city, IA (52049)

Median Income

$68,750

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+77

Wealth inflow

Population

1,336

Unemployment

1.5%

2.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 77 for ZIP 52049 (Garnavillo 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

1.5%-60% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.3%-78% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.7%-34% vs US avg

Establishments

542

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining12.5%
Construction11.7%
Manufacturing22.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade9.8%
Transportation, utilities2.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate10.0%
Professional, scientific, management2.5%
Education, health care, social13.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.5%
Other services3.5%
Public administration0.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 52049 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 8.0%, median income fell 16.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 26.2%.

Median Income

$68,750

-9% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate