City

Ellsworth, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hamilton County  ·  Iowa

👥805Population
💰$69,306Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$140,400Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.9%Hispanic: 4.6%Asian: 4.4%Other: 11.2%Race
White79.9%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian4.4%
Other11.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
18%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (3.2%)
HS Graduate124 (24.8%)
Some College90 (18%)
Associates101 (20.2%)
Bachelors59 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree111 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 18%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College18.0%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,306 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$140,400 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units346
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Ellsworth, IA

Ellsworth is a city in Iowa, located in Hamilton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 805 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Ellsworth is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,306 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ellsworth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,400, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellsworth is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellsworth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50075 805 $69,306 $140,400 3.0% 33.9% 69.0%