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Centerville city, IA

ZIP 52544 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Centerville city, IA (52544)

Median Income
$45,257

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+465
Wealth inflow
Population
8,110
Unemployment
7.0%
3.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 465 for ZIP 52544 (Centerville 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
7.0%+89% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
1.7%-73% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.9%+27% vs US avg
x
238
Establishments
3,424
Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining2.9%
  • Construction9.1%
  • Manufacturing14.7%
  • Wholesale trade2.2%
  • Retail trade11.9%
  • Transportation, utilities10.0%
  • Information1.5%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate6.0%
  • Professional, scientific, management3.8%
  • Education, health care, social27.2%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services4.2%
  • Other services4.4%
  • Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$45,257
Unemployment7.0%
Establishments238
Employees3,424