County

Osceola County, IA

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Iowa

👥6,065Population
💰$66,628Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$134,420Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 10.3%Black: 1%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic10.3%
Black1.0%
Asian1.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma53 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,490 (39.1%)
Some College508 (13.3%)
Associates498 (13.1%)
Bachelors620 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree637 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College13.3%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,628 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$134,419 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$803/mo
Total Housing Units2,873
Vacant Units261

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Osceola County, IA

Osceola County is located in Iowa and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,065 residents. With a median age of 44.92, it is a middle-aged county.

Osceola County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,627 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Osceola County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $134,419 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $803. Homeownership rates are high at 77.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Osceola County are primarily White (84.81%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Osceola 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 Osceola County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
51232 Ashton 713 $79,250 $97,700 $1,075 0.0% 27.4%
51345 Harris 313 $51,938 $129,200 $946 0.0% 40.4%
51350 Melvin 417 $72,708 $81,000 $463 3.7% 15.8%
51354 Ocheyedan 1,034 $70,625 $128,800 $825 5.8% 32.3%
51249 Sibley 3,588 $63,542 $150,000 $770 6.1% 35.6%

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