County

Ida County, IA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Iowa

👥6,634Population
💰$68,255Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$107,948Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.4%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic4.1%
Black1.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,608 (37.3%)
Some College471 (10.9%)
Associates641 (14.9%)
Bachelors647 (15%)
Graduate Degree912 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College10.9%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,255 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$107,947 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$665/mo
Total Housing Units3,203
Vacant Units356

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
65%
About Ida County, IA

Ida County is located in Iowa and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,634 residents. With a median age of 42.35, it is a middle-aged county.

Ida County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,255 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.3% is near the national average.

Housing in Ida County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $107,947 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $665. Homeownership rates are high at 76.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Ida County are primarily White (92.01%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Ida 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 Codes in Ida County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
51431 Arthur 473 $54,333 $83,300 $630 0.4% 27.3%
51006 Battle Creek 1,201 $81,563 $83,000 $450 0.8% 28.3%
51020 Galva 615 $75,938 $106,300 $631 2.1% 28.3%
51025 Holstein 1,881 $63,375 $118,100 $833 1.3% 45.5%
51445 Ida Grove 2,464 $66,250 $117,500 $657 3.5% 36.2%

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