City

Estherville, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Emmet County  ·  Iowa

👥6,827Population
💰$61,151Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$104,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83%Hispanic: 12.5%Black: 1.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White83.0%
Hispanic12.5%
Black1.9%
Asian0.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,816 (41%)
Some College568 (12.8%)
Associates510 (11.5%)
Bachelors801 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree704 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College12.8%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,151 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$104,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units3,265
Vacant Units396

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Estherville, IA

Estherville is a city in Iowa, located in Emmet County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,827 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Estherville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,151 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Estherville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $743 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Estherville is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Estherville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51334 6,827 $61,151 $104,900 $743 1.7% 34.0% 74.9%