City

Hartley, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  O'Brien County  ·  Iowa

👥2,211Population
💰$60,179Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$125,800Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 5.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic5.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (2.2%)
HS Graduate526 (35.5%)
Some College207 (14%)
Associates172 (11.6%)
Bachelors206 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree337 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 14%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College14.0%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,179 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$125,800 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$721/mo
Total Housing Units1,026
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
65%
About Hartley, IA

Hartley is a city in Iowa, located in O'Brien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,211 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Hartley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,179 is below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hartley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $721 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hartley is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hartley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51346 2,211 $60,179 $125,800 $721 3.9% 36.7% 80.0%