ZIP 52402 — 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 Cedar Rapids city, IA (52402)

Median Income

$71,319

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,471

Wealth inflow

Population

43,076

Unemployment

4.3%

0.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,471 for ZIP 52402 (Cedar Rapids 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

4.3%+17% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.4%-78% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.1%-23% vs US avg

1,297

Establishments

22,395

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, mining1.3%
Construction6.2%
Manufacturing17.0%
Wholesale trade2.0%
Retail trade11.6%
Transportation, utilities4.1%
Information1.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.7%
Professional, scientific, management10.1%
Education, health care, social23.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.1%
Other services3.7%
Public administration2.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 52402 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.9%, median income fell 4.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 6.6%.

Median Income

$71,319

-5% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate