Economy & Jobs — Postville, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,485 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,913 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,184 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 27.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 23.3% |
| Retail | 12.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Fast Food | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
