ZIP 65101 — 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 Jefferson City city, MO (65101)

Median Income

$74,013

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,346

Wealth inflow

Population

29,777

Unemployment

3.3%

0.5pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,346 for ZIP 65101 (Jefferson City 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

3.3%-12% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.7%-56% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.6%-35% vs US avg

866

Establishments

15,477

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Public administration

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction10.5%
Manufacturing7.3%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Retail trade11.7%
Transportation, utilities5.0%
Information2.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.6%
Professional, scientific, management8.9%
Education, health care, social21.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.4%
Other services3.6%
Public administration14.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 65101 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 0.4%, median income rose 7.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.2%.

Median Income

$74,013

-2% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate