City

Colesburg, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Iowa

👥1,345Population
💰$59,702Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$131,900Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Other: 7.5%Race
White92.5%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma21 (2.5%)
HS Graduate365 (42.6%)
Some College105 (12.3%)
Associates115 (13.4%)
Bachelors122 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree128 (15%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad42.6%
Some College12.3%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,702 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$131,900 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$721/mo
Total Housing Units583
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
69%
About Colesburg, IA

Colesburg is a city in Iowa, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,345 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Colesburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,702 is below the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Colesburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $721 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colesburg is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colesburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52035 1,345 $59,702 $131,900 $721 4.7% 29.2% 77.7%