City

Colwell, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Floyd County  ·  Iowa

👥54Population
💰$46,458Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂30.0Median Age
🏠$104,700Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
13%
25–44
35%
45–64
17%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty37.0% ▲ 270% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate13 (40.6%)
Some College10 (31.3%)
Associates1 (3.1%)
Bachelors4 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree4 (12.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 31.3%Associates: 3.1%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
HS Grad40.6%
Some College31.3%
Associates3.1%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
53%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,458 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$104,700 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units26
Vacant Units3

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
55%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
2000+
65%
About Colwell, IA

Colwell is a city in Iowa, located in Floyd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 54 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30 years.

Economically, Colwell is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,458 is below the national average. Approximately 37.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Colwell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colwell is less-educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50620 54 $46,458 $104,700 0.0% 25.0% 65.2%