City

Graettinger, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Palo Alto County  ·  Iowa

👥1,349Population
💰$77,708Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$101,500Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.2%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 7.7%Other: 5.9%Race
White84.2%
Hispanic1.6%
Black7.7%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1%)
HS Graduate270 (30.2%)
Some College101 (11.3%)
Associates239 (26.8%)
Bachelors133 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree141 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 26.8%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College11.3%
Associates26.8%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,708 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$101,500 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$480/mo
Total Housing Units624
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About Graettinger, IA

Graettinger is a city in Iowa, located in Palo Alto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,349 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Graettinger is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,708 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Graettinger is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $480 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Graettinger is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Graettinger
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51342 1,349 $77,708 $101,500 $480 0.3% 30.7% 81.6%