City

Badger, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Iowa

👥684Population
💰$72,292Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$128,000Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1%Other: 3.4%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.3%
Asian1.0%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
HS Graduate119 (25.8%)
Some College74 (16%)
Associates91 (19.7%)
Bachelors73 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree105 (22.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 16%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
HS Grad25.8%
Some College16.0%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,292 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$128,000 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units326
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Badger, IA

Badger is a city in Iowa, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 684 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Badger is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,292 is near the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Badger is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Badger is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Badger
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50516 684 $72,292 $128,000 $763 1.9% 38.5% 84.2%