City

Earling, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Iowa

👥710Population
💰$53,750Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$150,700Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 1.1%Other: 0.9%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic8.2%
Black1.1%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.89
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate196 (41.2%)
Some College31 (6.5%)
Associates68 (14.3%)
Bachelors45 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree134 (28.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College6.5%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,750 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$150,700 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$716/mo
Total Housing Units403
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Earling, IA

Earling is a city in Iowa, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 710 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Earling is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,750 is below the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Earling is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $716 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Earling is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Earling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51530 710 $53,750 $150,700 $716 3.5% 37.6% 74.1%