City

Ellston, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ringgold County  ·  Iowa

👥218Population
💰$103,750Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂67.6Median Age
🏠$435,300Median Home Value▲ 56% above avg
🎓73.4%College Grads▲ 89% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Other: 4.1%Race
White95.9%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
5%
25–44
4%
45–64
34%
65+
36%

Key Indicators

Median Age67.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.80
Below Poverty0.5% ▼ 95% below avg
College Grads73.4% ▲ 89% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (1%)
HS Graduate25 (12.6%)
Some College6 (3%)
Associates20 (10.1%)
Bachelors21 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree125 (62.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 12.6%Some College: 3%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 62.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad12.6%
Some College3.0%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate62.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.2%Renter: 5.8%Tenure
Owner94.2%
Renter5.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
1%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,750 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$435,300 ▲ 56% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units586
Vacant Units465

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
63%
About Ellston, IA

Ellston is a city in Iowa, located in Ringgold County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 218 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 67.6 years.

Economically, Ellston is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,750 is above the national average. Approximately 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ellston is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $435,300, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellston is highly educated. 73.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50074 218 $103,750 $435,300 0.0% 73.4% 94.2%