City

Barnum, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Iowa

👥366Population
💰$84,830Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂27.8Median Age
🏠$144,200Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 67.5% Female 32.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 4.1%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic0.3%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
27%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
HS Graduate87 (41.6%)
Some College32 (15.3%)
Associates32 (15.3%)
Bachelors51 (24.4%)
Graduate Degree7 (3.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 24.4%Graduate: 3.3%Edu
HS Grad41.6%
Some College15.3%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors24.4%
Graduate3.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,830 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$144,200 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$495/mo
Total Housing Units143
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
78%
30–45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
63%
About Barnum, IA

Barnum is a city in Iowa, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 366 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.8 years.

Economically, Barnum is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,830 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Barnum is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $495 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barnum is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.63%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barnum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50518 366 $84,830 $144,200 $495 2.6% 27.8% 93.3%