City

Boxholm, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  Iowa

👥172Population
💰$50,313Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$72,700Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓20.5%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads20.5% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (6.7%)
HS Graduate50 (41.7%)
Some College28 (23.3%)
Associates11 (9.2%)
Bachelors15 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree8 (6.7%)

Education

No HS: 6.7%HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 23.3%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 6.7%Edu
No HS6.7%
HS Grad41.7%
Some College23.3%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate6.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,313 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$72,700 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$533/mo
Total Housing Units100
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
74%
About Boxholm, IA

Boxholm is a city in Iowa, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 172 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Boxholm is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,313 is below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Boxholm is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $533 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boxholm is less-educated. 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Boxholm
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50040 172 $50,313 $72,700 $533 7.0% 20.5% 80.5%