ZIP 52154 — 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 Lawler city, IA (52154)

Median Income

$55,833

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+37

Wealth inflow

Population

638

Unemployment

2.5%

1.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 37 for ZIP 52154 (Lawler 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

2.5%-31% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.8%-38% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.2%-64% vs US avg

Establishments

188

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Agriculture

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining17.7%
Construction11.6%
Manufacturing14.8%
Wholesale trade2.0%
Retail trade11.0%
Transportation, utilities1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.4%
Professional, scientific, management5.5%
Education, health care, social15.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services2.0%
Other services11.3%
Public administration0.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 52154 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 19.7%, median income fell 28.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 13.9%.

Median Income

$55,833

-26% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate