City

Fostoria, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Iowa

👥80Population
💰$88,750Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂52.8Median Age
🏠$116,700Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Black: 2.5%Other: 5%Race
White92.5%
Black2.5%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
8%
18–24
18%
25–44
3%
45–64
60%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.74
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (8.2%)
HS Graduate13 (21.3%)
Some College12 (19.7%)
Associates7 (11.5%)
Bachelors4 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree20 (32.8%)

Education

No HS: 8.2%HS Grad: 21.3%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
No HS8.2%
HS Grad21.3%
Some College19.7%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,750 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$116,700 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
41%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
4%
2000+
63%
About Fostoria, IA

Fostoria is a city in Iowa, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 80 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.8 years.

Economically, Fostoria is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,750 is above the national average.

The real estate market in Fostoria is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fostoria is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fostoria
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51340 80 $88,750 $116,700 0.0% 42.9% 100.0%