City

Clarence, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cedar County  ·  Iowa

👥1,513Population
💰$66,375Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$165,400Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Hispanic: 0.7%Other: 0.1%Race
White99.3%
Hispanic0.7%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
HS Graduate394 (39.4%)
Some College105 (10.5%)
Associates150 (15%)
Bachelors219 (21.9%)
Graduate Degree133 (13.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 21.9%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
HS Grad39.4%
Some College10.5%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors21.9%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,375 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$165,400 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$878/mo
Total Housing Units714
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
68%
About Clarence, IA

Clarence is a city in Iowa, located in Cedar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,513 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Clarence is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,375 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Clarence is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $878 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clarence is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clarence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52216 1,513 $66,375 $165,400 $878 0.4% 35.2% 65.8%