City

Baldwin, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Iowa

👥268Population
💰$47,917Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$45,800Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓18.8%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Other: 6.3%Race
White93.7%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
12%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads18.8% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.6%)
HS Graduate86 (47.5%)
Some College37 (20.4%)
Associates23 (12.7%)
Bachelors6 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree28 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad47.5%
Some College20.4%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
57%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,917 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$45,800 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units147
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
71%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
65%
About Baldwin, IA

Baldwin is a city in Iowa, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 268 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Baldwin is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,917 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Baldwin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $45,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baldwin is less-educated. 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Baldwin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52207 268 $47,917 $45,800 $850 7.5% 18.8% 86.1%