City

Early, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sac County  ·  Iowa

👥1,035Population
💰$81,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$87,600Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.3% Female 39.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 9.5%Black: 2.6%Other: 0.5%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic9.5%
Black2.6%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.5%)
HS Graduate229 (35.2%)
Some College112 (17.2%)
Associates97 (14.9%)
Bachelors79 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree124 (19%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College17.2%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$87,600 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$585/mo
Total Housing Units481
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
69%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
69%
About Early, IA

Early is a city in Iowa, located in Sac County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,035 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Early is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,667 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Early is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $585 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Early is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Early
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50535 1,035 $81,667 $87,600 $585 7.5% 31.2% 76.8%