City

Clare, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Iowa

👥471Population
💰$89,063Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$200,000Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓52.4%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Black: 0.9%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.7%
Black0.9%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty1.5% ▼ 85% below avg
College Grads52.4% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.6%)
HS Graduate53 (16.8%)
Some College41 (13%)
Associates54 (17.1%)
Bachelors91 (28.9%)
Graduate Degree74 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 16.8%Some College: 13%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 28.9%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad16.8%
Some College13.0%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors28.9%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.4%Renter: 8.6%Tenure
Owner91.4%
Renter8.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,063 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$200,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$650/mo
Total Housing Units204
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
65%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
69%
About Clare, IA

Clare is a city in Iowa, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 471 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Clare is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,063 is above the national average. Approximately 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Clare is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $650 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clare is well-educated. 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clare
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50524 471 $89,063 $200,000 $650 7.2% 52.4% 91.4%