City

Humboldt, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  Iowa

👥5,482Population
💰$71,043Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$177,700Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic3.9%
Black0.2%
Asian1.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate1,179 (32.5%)
Some College414 (11.4%)
Associates390 (10.8%)
Bachelors706 (19.5%)
Graduate Degree937 (25.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 19.5%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
HS Grad32.5%
Some College11.4%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors19.5%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,043 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$177,700 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units2,556
Vacant Units118

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Humboldt, IA

Humboldt is a city in Iowa, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,482 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Humboldt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,043 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Humboldt is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Humboldt is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Humboldt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50548 5,482 $71,043 $177,700 $731 2.8% 45.3% 71.0%