City

Edgewood, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clayton County  ·  Iowa

👥1,898Population
💰$74,423Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$230,400Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White98.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
12%
25–44
17%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate559 (55.6%)
Some College156 (15.5%)
Associates61 (6.1%)
Bachelors86 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree144 (14.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.6%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 6.1%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
HS Grad55.6%
Some College15.5%
Associates6.1%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,423 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$230,400 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$788/mo
Total Housing Units770
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Edgewood, IA

Edgewood is a city in Iowa, located in Clayton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,898 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Edgewood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,423 is near the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Edgewood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $788 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Edgewood is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Edgewood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52042 1,898 $74,423 $230,400 $788 1.6% 22.9% 74.3%