ZIP 52245 — Economy & Jobs

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

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Iowa City city, IA (52245)

Median Income

$75,876

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,306

Wealth inflow

Population

22,765

Unemployment

2.9%

0.8pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,306 for ZIP 52245 (Iowa City 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

2.9%-21% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.0%-67% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.5%-71% vs US avg

331

Establishments

4,755

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.0%
Construction1.8%
Manufacturing4.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade9.3%
Transportation, utilities3.7%
Information3.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.4%
Professional, scientific, management9.6%
Education, health care, social44.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.4%
Other services3.1%
Public administration2.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 52245 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 11.3%, median income rose 2.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.0%.

Median Income

$75,876

+1% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate