City

Dickens, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Iowa

👥395Population
💰$96,563Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂52.3Median Age
🏠$181,600Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓40.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99%Hispanic: 1%Race
White99.0%
Hispanic1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
39%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads40.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.7%)
HS Graduate98 (32.7%)
Some College13 (4.3%)
Associates63 (21%)
Bachelors64 (21.3%)
Graduate Degree57 (19%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 4.3%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 21.3%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College4.3%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors21.3%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,563 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$181,600 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$985/mo
Total Housing Units195
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
68%
About Dickens, IA

Dickens is a city in Iowa, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 395 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.3 years.

Economically, Dickens is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,563 is above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dickens is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $985 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dickens is well-educated. 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dickens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51333 395 $96,563 $181,600 $985 0.4% 40.3% 86.9%