City

Eagle Grove, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wright County  ·  Iowa

👥3,994Population
💰$61,635Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$103,600Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.8%Hispanic: 31.6%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.4%Race
White61.8%
Hispanic31.6%
Asian1.8%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,006 (43.9%)
Some College307 (13.4%)
Associates225 (9.8%)
Bachelors273 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree454 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad43.9%
Some College13.4%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,635 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$103,600 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$991/mo
Total Housing Units1,681
Vacant Units188

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
69%
About Eagle Grove, IA

Eagle Grove is a city in Iowa, located in Wright County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,994 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Eagle Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,635 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Eagle Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $991 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eagle Grove is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eagle Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50533 3,994 $61,635 $103,600 $991 1.0% 31.7% 68.3%