ZIP 52761 — 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 Muscatine city, IA (52761)

Median Income

$63,924

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,709

Wealth inflow

Population

29,800

Unemployment

4.0%

0.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,709 for ZIP 52761 (Muscatine 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

4.0%+9% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.1%-49% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.0%+20% vs US avg

721

Establishments

16,595

Employees

~23 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.6%
Construction4.6%
Manufacturing28.1%
Wholesale trade2.0%
Retail trade9.3%
Transportation, utilities5.1%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.2%
Professional, scientific, management6.6%
Education, health care, social21.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.4%
Other services5.6%
Public administration2.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 52761 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.8%, median income fell 6.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 7.6%.

Median Income

$63,924

-15% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate