City

Ida Grove, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ida County  ·  Iowa

👥2,464Population
💰$66,250Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$117,500Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.6%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.1%)
HS Graduate630 (36.2%)
Some College199 (11.4%)
Associates262 (15%)
Bachelors267 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree364 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College11.4%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,250 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$117,500 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$657/mo
Total Housing Units1,372
Vacant Units214

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Ida Grove, IA

Ida Grove is a city in Iowa, located in Ida County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,464 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Ida Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,250 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ida Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $657 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ida Grove is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ida Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51445 2,464 $66,250 $117,500 $657 3.5% 36.2% 81.5%