City

Cylinder, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Palo Alto County  ·  Iowa

👥365Population
💰$87,500Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂33.2Median Age
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.8% Female 42.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 2.2%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.6%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
26%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty0.6% ▼ 95% below avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 60% above avg
HS Graduate49 (22.8%)
Some College22 (10.2%)
Associates42 (19.5%)
Bachelors37 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree65 (30.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.8%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
HS Grad22.8%
Some College10.2%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,500 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Rent$666/mo
Total Housing Units172
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Cylinder, IA

Cylinder is a city in Iowa, located in Palo Alto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 365 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.2 years.

Economically, Cylinder is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,500 is near the national average. Approximately 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The population of Cylinder is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cylinder
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50528 365 $87,500 $666 7.9% 47.4% 70.6%