ZIP 75056 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in The Colony city, TX (75056)

Median Income

$116,806

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+3,207

Wealth inflow

Population

67,978

Unemployment

4.0%

0.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,207 for ZIP 75056 (The Colony city, TX) 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%+7% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.5%-76% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.8%-68% vs US avg

1,456

Establishments

21,469

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction5.5%
Manufacturing7.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade11.4%
Transportation, utilities5.7%
Information3.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate13.8%
Professional, scientific, management20.4%
Education, health care, social17.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.8%
Other services2.7%
Public administration1.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 75056 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 13.9%, median income rose 6.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 22.9%.

Median Income

$116,806

+55% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate