County

Clarke County, IA

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Iowa

👥9,364Population
💰$66,735Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$158,714Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.8%Hispanic: 17.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.8%Race
White76.8%
Hispanic17.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.6%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma49 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,535 (46.2%)
Some College533 (9.7%)
Associates660 (12%)
Bachelors742 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree972 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad46.2%
Some College9.7%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,735 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$158,714 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units4,225
Vacant Units400

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Clarke County, IA

Clarke County is located in Iowa and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,364 residents. With a median age of 36.94, it is a relatively young county.

Clarke County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,734 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Clarke County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $158,714 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $809. Homeownership rates are high at 69.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Clarke County are primarily White (76.75%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Clarke County, IA is a solidly middle-class area in Iowa. The 3 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 Codes in Clarke County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
50174 Murray 1,312 $63,250 $109,600 $796 2.7% 32.5%
50213 Osceola 7,441 $67,015 $164,600 $838 4.5% 30.7%
50275 Woodburn 611 $70,804 $192,500 $492 1.7% 35.9%