City

Archer, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  O'Brien County  ·  Iowa

👥543Population
💰$105,388Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂16.3Median Age
🏠$179,600Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.0% Female 39.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Race
White99.8%
Hispanic0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
17%
5–17
36%
18–24
1%
25–44
31%
45–64
7%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age16.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.57
Below Poverty28.0% ▲ 180% above avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
HS Graduate49 (19.8%)
Some College14 (5.6%)
Associates73 (29.4%)
Bachelors24 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree88 (35.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 19.8%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 29.4%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 35.5%Edu
HS Grad19.8%
Some College5.6%
Associates29.4%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate35.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.4%Renter: 6.6%Tenure
Owner93.4%
Renter6.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
44%
$200k–$300k
12%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,388 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$179,600 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units154
Vacant Units2

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
34%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
61%
About Archer, IA

Archer is a city in Iowa, located in O'Brien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 543 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 16.3 years.

Economically, Archer is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,388 is above the national average. Approximately 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Archer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Archer is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (99.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Archer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51231 543 $105,388 $179,600 0.5% 45.2% 93.4%