ZIP 50421 — 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 Belmond city, IA (50421)

Median Income

$66,184

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+180

Wealth inflow

Population

3,142

Unemployment

3.0%

0.7pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 180 for ZIP 50421 (Belmond 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

3.0%-19% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.8%-38% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.5%-27% vs US avg

Establishments

814

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining7.2%
Construction11.1%
Manufacturing15.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Retail trade4.0%
Transportation, utilities2.9%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.9%
Professional, scientific, management6.2%
Education, health care, social35.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services3.1%
Other services4.8%
Public administration3.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 50421 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 12.6%, median income rose 8.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 16.6%.

Median Income

$66,184

-12% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate