Colby city, WI

ZIP 54421 — 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 Colby city, WI (54421)

Median Income

$59,738

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+217

Wealth inflow

Population

3,724

Unemployment

1.5%

2.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 217 for ZIP 54421 (Colby city, WI) 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%-58% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.3%-78% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.5%+24% vs US avg

Establishments

951

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining7.4%
Construction8.1%
Manufacturing23.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade17.1%
Transportation, utilities4.5%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.2%
Professional, scientific, management4.6%
Education, health care, social16.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.2%
Other services3.1%
Public administration1.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 54421 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 14.0%, median income fell 11.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.2%.

Median Income

$59,738

-21% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate