City

Holstein, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ida County  ·  Iowa

👥1,881Population
💰$63,375Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$118,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.5%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic4.1%
Black2.5%
Asian0.5%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate380 (32%)
Some College82 (6.9%)
Associates180 (15.2%)
Bachelors181 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree360 (30.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 30.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College6.9%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate30.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,375 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$118,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units831
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
66%
About Holstein, IA

Holstein is a city in Iowa, located in Ida County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,881 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Holstein is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,375 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Holstein is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Holstein is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Holstein
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51025 1,881 $63,375 $118,100 $833 1.3% 45.5% 74.5%