ZIP 63028 — 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 Festus city, MO (63028)

Median Income

$76,468

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,262

Wealth inflow

Population

27,913

Unemployment

3.7%

0.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,262 for ZIP 63028 (Festus city, MO) 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

3.7%+1% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.2%-64% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.3%-29% vs US avg

610

Establishments

7,737

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.1%
Construction13.4%
Manufacturing9.3%
Wholesale trade1.3%
Retail trade10.7%
Transportation, utilities7.4%
Information1.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.1%
Professional, scientific, management7.9%
Education, health care, social24.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.5%
Other services4.1%
Public administration3.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 63028 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 5.6%, median income fell 0.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 15.6%.

Median Income

$76,468

+2% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate