ZIP 50211 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Norwalk city, IA (50211)

Median Income

$97,661

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+930

Wealth inflow

Population

16,222

Unemployment

2.8%

0.9pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 930 for ZIP 50211 (Norwalk 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

2.8%-24% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.1%-33% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.6%-52% vs US avg

275

Establishments

2,645

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Finance and insurance

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.4%
Construction7.3%
Manufacturing8.4%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Retail trade10.1%
Transportation, utilities6.2%
Information2.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate18.1%
Professional, scientific, management7.7%
Education, health care, social24.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services3.8%
Other services4.9%
Public administration3.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 50211 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 21.0%, median income fell 1.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.3%.

Median Income

$97,661

+30% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate