City

Clarinda, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Page County  ·  Iowa

👥6,682Population
💰$54,758Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$135,200Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 3.6%Asian: 1.3%Other: 4.9%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic2.8%
Black3.6%
Asian1.3%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma50 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,601 (34.7%)
Some College876 (19%)
Associates609 (13.2%)
Bachelors629 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree844 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 19%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College19.0%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,758 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$135,200 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$664/mo
Total Housing Units2,818
Vacant Units352

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Clarinda, IA

Clarinda is a city in Iowa, located in Page County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,682 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Clarinda is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,758 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Clarinda is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $664 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clarinda is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clarinda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51632 6,682 $54,758 $135,200 $664 7.6% 32.0% 70.9%