City

Armstrong, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Emmet County  ·  Iowa

👥1,190Population
💰$70,550Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂55.1Median Age
🏠$128,600Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
22%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
HS Graduate342 (41.9%)
Some College92 (11.3%)
Associates144 (17.6%)
Bachelors107 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree132 (16.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
HS Grad41.9%
Some College11.3%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,550 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$128,600 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$611/mo
Total Housing Units636
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
67%
About Armstrong, IA

Armstrong is a city in Iowa, located in Emmet County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,190 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.1 years.

Economically, Armstrong is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,550 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Armstrong is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $611 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Armstrong is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.65%).

Armstrong, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Armstrong
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50514 1,190 $70,550 $128,600 $611 7.0% 29.3% 83.8%