City

Ayrshire, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Palo Alto County  ·  Iowa

👥248Population
💰$60,179Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂33.8Median Age
🏠$26,700Median Home Value▼ 90% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.1%Black: 11.7%Other: 5.2%Race
White83.1%
Black11.7%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (1.2%)
HS Graduate70 (41.9%)
Some College36 (21.6%)
Associates12 (7.2%)
Bachelors16 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree31 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 21.6%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College21.6%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
69%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,179 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$26,700 ▼ 90% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,188/mo
Total Housing Units181
Vacant Units58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
1%
2000+
67%
About Ayrshire, IA

Ayrshire is a city in Iowa, located in Palo Alto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 248 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.8 years.

Economically, Ayrshire is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,179 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ayrshire is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $26,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,188 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ayrshire is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ayrshire
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50515 248 $60,179 $26,700 $1,188 0.0% 28.1% 78.1%