City

Curlew, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Palo Alto County  ·  Iowa

👥85Population
💰$65,000Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂64.6Median Age
🏠$83,800Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
8%
25–44
8%
45–64
40%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (2.7%)
HS Graduate20 (27%)
Some College17 (23%)
Associates17 (23%)
Bachelors4 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree14 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 23%Associates: 23%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College23.0%
Associates23.0%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
18%
$200k–$300k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,000 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$83,800 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units64
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
2000+
73%
About Curlew, IA

Curlew is a city in Iowa, located in Palo Alto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 85 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.6 years.

Economically, Curlew is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,000 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Curlew is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Curlew is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Curlew, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Curlew
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50527 85 $65,000 $83,800 0.0% 24.3% 78.6%