City

Irwin, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Iowa

👥437Population
💰$61,750Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$94,200Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.5% Female 43.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 4.4%Other: 0.5%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic4.4%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
12%
45–64
32%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
HS Graduate87 (30.7%)
Some College57 (20.1%)
Associates27 (9.5%)
Bachelors31 (11%)
Graduate Degree81 (28.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
HS Grad30.7%
Some College20.1%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,750 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$94,200 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units226
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Irwin, IA

Irwin is a city in Iowa, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 437 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Irwin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,750 is below the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Irwin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Irwin is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Irwin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51446 437 $61,750 $94,200 $700 0.5% 39.6% 88.5%