City

Crystal Lake, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Iowa

👥229Population
💰$82,500Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$86,000Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓16.2%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 10%Black: 0.9%Other: 1.3%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic10.0%
Black0.9%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
29%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads16.2% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
HS Graduate90 (58.4%)
Some College20 (13%)
Associates19 (12.3%)
Bachelors8 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree17 (11%)

Education

HS Grad: 58.4%Some College: 13%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 11%Edu
HS Grad58.4%
Some College13.0%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
3%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,500 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$86,000 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units113
Vacant Units5

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
65%
About Crystal Lake, IA

Crystal Lake is a city in Iowa, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 229 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Crystal Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,500 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Crystal Lake is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crystal Lake is less-educated. 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.77%).

Crystal Lake, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Crystal Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50432 229 $82,500 $86,000 $830 2.5% 16.2% 87.0%