City

Cleghorn, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Iowa

👥561Population
💰$62,143Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂58.3Median Age
🏠$132,100Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 0.2%Other: 3%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
36%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
HS Graduate207 (48.3%)
Some College29 (6.8%)
Associates80 (18.6%)
Bachelors63 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree50 (11.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.3%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 11.7%Edu
HS Grad48.3%
Some College6.8%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate11.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,143 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$132,100 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,327/mo
Total Housing Units275
Vacant Units1

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
73%
About Cleghorn, IA

Cleghorn is a city in Iowa, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 561 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.3 years.

Economically, Cleghorn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,143 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cleghorn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,327 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cleghorn is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cleghorn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51014 561 $62,143 $132,100 $1,327 4.3% 26.3% 81.8%