ZIP 50849 — 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 Greenfield city, IA (50849)

Median Income

$60,375

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+139

Wealth inflow

Population

2,427

Unemployment

2.4%

1.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 139 for ZIP 50849 (Greenfield 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

2.4%-36% vs US avg

Self-Employed

8.8%+44% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.7%-9% vs US avg

104

Establishments

1,137

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining6.6%
Construction13.4%
Manufacturing17.9%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Retail trade11.5%
Transportation, utilities6.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.5%
Professional, scientific, management4.4%
Education, health care, social23.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.5%
Other services4.1%
Public administration5.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 50849 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.3%, median income rose 0.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 6.2%.

Median Income

$60,375

-20% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate