City

Hawarden, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Sioux County  ·  Iowa

👥3,437Population
💰$74,205Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$148,500Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.6%Hispanic: 29.1%Black: 0.2%Other: 0.1%Race
White70.6%
Hispanic29.1%
Black0.2%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma121 (6.4%)
HS Graduate644 (34.2%)
Some College244 (13%)
Associates204 (10.8%)
Bachelors254 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree414 (22%)

Education

No HS: 6.4%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 13%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS6.4%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College13.0%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.5%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,205 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$148,500 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$881/mo
Total Housing Units1,350
Vacant Units114

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Hawarden, IA

Hawarden is a city in Iowa, located in Sioux County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,437 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Hawarden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,205 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hawarden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $881 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hawarden is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hawarden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51023 3,437 $74,205 $148,500 $881 4.0% 35.5% 70.6%