Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 10.2% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 34.3% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 39 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,492 (40.2%) |
| Some College | 742 (12%) |
| Associates | 806 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 1,112 (17.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,015 (16.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,112 ▼ 15% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $108,544 ▼ 61% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $720/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,582 |
| Vacant Units | 608 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Emmet County is located in Iowa and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,411 residents. With a median age of 43.24, it is a middle-aged county.
Emmet County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,111 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Emmet County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $108,544 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $719. Homeownership rates are high at 78.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Emmet County are primarily White (85.74%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Emmet County, IA is a solidly middle-class area in Iowa. The 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50514 | Armstrong | 1,190 | $70,550 | $128,600 | $611 | 7.0% | 29.3% |
| 50531 | Dolliver | 260 | $105,375 | $128,100 | — | 0.0% | 37.0% |
| 51334 | Estherville | 6,827 | $61,151 | $104,900 | $743 | 1.7% | 34.0% |
| 50578 | Ringsted | 659 | $68,938 | $97,500 | $675 | 2.4% | 39.8% |
| 51365 | Wallingford | 475 | $81,071 | $115,300 | — | 0.4% | 42.8% |