ZIP 50021 — 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 Ankeny city, IA (50021)

Median Income

$98,847

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,705

Wealth inflow

Population

29,718

Unemployment

2.9%

0.8pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,705 for ZIP 50021 (Ankeny 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

2.9%-22% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.0%-67% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.1%-74% vs US avg

777

Establishments

21,766

Employees

~28 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Finance and insurance

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction6.4%
Manufacturing8.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Retail trade12.2%
Transportation, utilities3.9%
Information2.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate15.5%
Professional, scientific, management9.4%
Education, health care, social22.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.9%
Other services5.5%
Public administration2.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 50021 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.8%, median income fell 4.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.7%.

Median Income

$98,847

+32% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate