City

Duncombe, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Iowa

👥889Population
💰$65,000Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$169,400Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 8.9%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.2%
Asian0.8%
Other8.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
15%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.6%)
HS Graduate256 (45.8%)
Some College63 (11.3%)
Associates72 (12.9%)
Bachelors93 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree66 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 45.8%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad45.8%
Some College11.3%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,000 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$169,400 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$663/mo
Total Housing Units397
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
62%
About Duncombe, IA

Duncombe is a city in Iowa, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 889 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Duncombe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,000 is near the national average. Approximately 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Duncombe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $663 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Duncombe is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Duncombe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50532 889 $65,000 $169,400 $663 4.4% 28.4% 74.1%