ZIP 51442 — 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 Denison city, IA (51442)

Median Income

$64,399

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+550

Wealth inflow

Population

9,586

Unemployment

1.6%

2.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 550 for ZIP 51442 (Denison 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

1.6%-56% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.6%-24% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.8%-25% vs US avg

257

Establishments

4,264

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.7%
Construction4.9%
Manufacturing27.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Retail trade12.0%
Transportation, utilities2.7%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.8%
Professional, scientific, management7.0%
Education, health care, social19.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.1%
Other services5.3%
Public administration1.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 51442 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.3%, median income rose 1.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.0%.

Median Income

$64,399

-14% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate