City

Conrad, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Grundy County  ·  Iowa

👥1,591Population
💰$86,146Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$185,300Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic2.2%
Black2.0%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 89% below avg
HS Graduate384 (32.3%)
Some College126 (10.6%)
Associates202 (17%)
Bachelors162 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree316 (26.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
HS Grad32.3%
Some College10.6%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,146 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$185,300 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$944/mo
Total Housing Units750
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Conrad, IA

Conrad is a city in Iowa, located in Grundy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,591 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Conrad is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,146 is near the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Conrad is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $944 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Conrad is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Conrad
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50621 1,591 $86,146 $185,300 $944 0.5% 40.2% 79.0%