City

Birmingham, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Iowa

👥781Population
💰$68,611Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂53.5Median Age
🏠$155,800Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic7.3%
Black0.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
HS Graduate191 (32.7%)
Some College113 (19.3%)
Associates75 (12.8%)
Bachelors64 (11%)
Graduate Degree141 (24.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
HS Grad32.7%
Some College19.3%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,611 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$155,800 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units435
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
62%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
63%
About Birmingham, IA

Birmingham is a city in Iowa, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 781 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.5 years.

Economically, Birmingham is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,611 is near the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Birmingham is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $864 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Birmingham is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Birmingham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52535 781 $68,611 $155,800 $864 2.8% 35.1% 82.4%