City

Coulter, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Iowa

👥251Population
💰$58,125Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂29.5Median Age
🏠$82,000Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓13.4%College Grads▼ 65% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.8% Female 40.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.4%Hispanic: 44.6%Race
White55.4%
Hispanic44.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
33%
18–24
6%
25–44
15%
45–64
24%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.18
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads13.4% ▼ 65% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
HS Graduate71 (63.4%)
Some College2 (1.8%)
Associates24 (21.4%)
Bachelors5 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree10 (8.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 63.4%Some College: 1.8%Associates: 21.4%Bachelors: 4.5%Graduate: 8.9%Edu
HS Grad63.4%
Some College1.8%
Associates21.4%
Bachelors4.5%
Graduate8.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,125 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$82,000 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$644/mo
Total Housing Units101
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
67%
About Coulter, IA

Coulter is a city in Iowa, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 251 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.5 years.

Economically, Coulter is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,125 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Coulter is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $644 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coulter is less-educated. 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (55.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Coulter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50431 251 $58,125 $82,000 $644 3.2% 13.4% 68.4%