City

Alvord, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Iowa

👥517Population
💰$77,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$189,800Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1%Other: 1.2%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.6%
Asian1.0%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
23%
65+
23%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate188 (55.5%)
Some College14 (4.1%)
Associates27 (8%)
Bachelors42 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree68 (20.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.5%Some College: 4.1%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
HS Grad55.5%
Some College4.1%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$189,800 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units215
Vacant Units16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
72%
About Alvord, IA

Alvord is a city in Iowa, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 517 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Alvord is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,750 is near the national average. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alvord is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alvord is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.55%).

Alvord, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Alvord
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51230 517 $77,750 $189,800 0.8% 32.5% 100.0%