City

Inwood, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Iowa

👥1,842Population
💰$80,948Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$193,600Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.7%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.3%
Asian1.6%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
16%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.6%)
HS Graduate362 (34.4%)
Some College161 (15.3%)
Associates169 (16.1%)
Bachelors158 (15%)
Graduate Degree196 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College15.3%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,948 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$193,600 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,167/mo
Total Housing Units685
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About Inwood, IA

Inwood is a city in Iowa, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,842 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Inwood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,948 is near the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Inwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,167 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Inwood is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.54%).

Inwood, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Inwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51240 1,842 $80,948 $193,600 $1,167 2.8% 33.7% 86.6%