Economy & Jobs — Melbourne, Iowa
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $71,667 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$94,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,979 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 399 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 36.2% |
| Transportation | 13.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Fast Food | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Physician Offices | 15 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Hotels Motels | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
| Bars | 12 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
