City

Dedham, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Iowa

👥335Population
💰$65,625Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$156,300Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Race
White99.4%
Hispanic0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
24%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
HS Graduate83 (42.8%)
Some College23 (11.9%)
Associates24 (12.4%)
Bachelors27 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree37 (19.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
HS Grad42.8%
Some College11.9%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.2%Renter: 5.8%Tenure
Owner94.2%
Renter5.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,625 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$156,300 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units121

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Dedham, IA

Dedham is a city in Iowa, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 335 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.4 years.

Economically, Dedham is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,625 is near the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dedham is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dedham is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dedham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51440 335 $65,625 $156,300 1.1% 33.0% 94.2%