City

Clive, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Polk County  ·  Iowa

👥18,776Population
💰$131,082Median HH Income▲ 72% above avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$379,000Median Home Value▲ 36% above avg
🎓66.7%College Grads▲ 72% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76%Hispanic: 12.4%Black: 5%Asian: 4.9%Other: 1.6%Race
White76.0%
Hispanic12.4%
Black5.0%
Asian4.9%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads66.7% ▲ 72% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma221 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,505 (12.4%)
Some College834 (6.9%)
Associates1,464 (12.1%)
Bachelors928 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree7,140 (59%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 12.4%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 59%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad12.4%
Some College6.9%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate59.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$131,082 ▲ 72% above avg
Median Home Value$379,000 ▲ 36% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,099/mo
Total Housing Units7,455
Vacant Units354

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
59%
About Clive, IA

Clive is a city in Iowa, located in Polk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,776 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Clive is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $131,082 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Clive is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $379,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,099 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clive is highly educated. 66.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clive
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50325 18,776 $131,082 $379,000 $1,099 3.2% 66.7% 73.8%