ZIP 51401 — 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 Carroll city, IA (51401)

Median Income

$64,458

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+695

Wealth inflow

Population

12,113

Unemployment

2.6%

1.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 695 for ZIP 51401 (Carroll 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

2.6%-29% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.0%-67% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.5%-19% vs US avg

541

Establishments

8,344

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining5.2%
Construction3.7%
Manufacturing15.3%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Retail trade11.0%
Transportation, utilities7.6%
Information2.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate9.8%
Professional, scientific, management4.9%
Education, health care, social23.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.0%
Other services3.5%
Public administration1.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 51401 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.3%, median income fell 7.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.7%.

Median Income

$64,458

-14% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate