This data is based on ZIP code 50047, which covers Carlisle and Des Moines and Pleasant Hill.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP code 50047 area shared across these towns.
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Carlisle ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -13% vs. avg. Polk Co. town
Carlisle's ZIP area supports 985 jobs across 112 businesses, with workers earning an average of $54K per year, 13% below the Polk County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.92 index), led by construction and other services. 93.8% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 8.8 people. Jobs grew 2.7% from the prior year while business count declined 6.7%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Polk Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
112 businesses by employee count. 93.8% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Small (10-19)
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Medium (50-99)
Economic Densityi
0.23
jobs per resident
8.8
employees per business
County avg: 18.9-53%
$12K
payroll per resident
$475K
payroll per business
Carlisle ZIP Area vs. Avg. Polk Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Carlisle ZIP | Avg. Polk Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 156 | 2.4x |
| Other Services | 16 | 162 | 1.4x |
| Retail Trade | 12 | 186 | 0.9x |
| Finance & Insurance | 10 | 128 | 1.1x |
| Food & Accommodation | 9 | 137 | 0.9x |
| Healthcare | 8 | 153 | 0.7x |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 43 | 2.2x |
| Professional Services | 7 | 181 | 0.5x |
| Admin Services | 5 | 85 | 0.8x |
| Wholesale Trade | 4 | 91 | 0.6x |
| Transportation | 3 | 44 | 0.9x |
| Real Estate | 3 | 89 | 0.5x |