Janesville city, WI

ZIP 53545 — 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 Janesville city, WI (53545)

Median Income

$70,730

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,396

Wealth inflow

Population

23,937

Unemployment

4.5%

0.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,396 for ZIP 53545 (Janesville city, WI) 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

4.5%+22% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.1%-65% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.6%+8% vs US avg

773

Establishments

15,292

Employees

~20 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction7.6%
Manufacturing16.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Retail trade12.6%
Transportation, utilities6.8%
Information1.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.3%
Professional, scientific, management8.3%
Education, health care, social23.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.0%
Other services4.0%
Public administration3.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 53545 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 5.2%, median income rose 4.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.7%.

Median Income

$70,730

-6% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate