Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.2% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 64 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,376 (42.7%) |
| Some College | 843 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 943 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,171 (14.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,515 (19.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,288 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $163,914 ▼ 41% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $793/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 5,677 |
| Vacant Units | 602 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Chickasaw County is located in Iowa and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,076 residents. With a median age of 43.54, it is a middle-aged county.
Chickasaw County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,287 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Chickasaw County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $163,914 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $793. Homeownership rates are high at 81.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Chickasaw County are primarily White (92.34%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Chickasaw County, IA is a solidly middle-class area in Iowa. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50603 | Alta Vista | 410 | $62,667 | $97,000 | $825 | 6.5% | 22.8% |
| 50630 | Fredericksburg | 1,353 | $68,859 | $196,900 | $746 | 1.2% | 37.1% |
| 50645 | Ionia | 1,301 | $61,563 | $113,000 | $806 | 0.3% | 22.9% |
| 52154 | Lawler | 638 | $55,833 | $133,500 | $650 | 2.6% | 39.0% |
| 50658 | Nashua | 2,432 | $70,321 | $133,700 | $742 | 6.4% | 28.2% |
| 50659 | New Hampton | 5,942 | $76,620 | $187,800 | $835 | 1.9% | 38.7% |