City

Decatur, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Decatur County  ·  Iowa

👥384Population
💰$45,000Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂24.9Median Age
🏠$112,100Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 3.7%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic1.8%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
18%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
15%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.15
Below Poverty35.7% ▲ 257% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate65 (43.9%)
Some College30 (20.3%)
Associates16 (10.8%)
Bachelors21 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree16 (10.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
HS Grad43.9%
Some College20.3%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.5%Renter: 2.5%Tenure
Owner97.5%
Renter2.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,000 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$112,100 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units149
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
68%
About Decatur, IA

Decatur is a city in Iowa, located in Decatur County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 384 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.9 years.

Economically, Decatur is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,000 is below the national average. Approximately 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Decatur is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Decatur is less-educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Decatur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50067 384 $45,000 $112,100 0.8% 25.0% 97.5%