City

Jewell, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hamilton County  ·  Iowa

👥1,517Population
💰$69,934Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$143,100Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓45.7%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 4.4%Asian: 1.7%Other: 4%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian1.7%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
35%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads45.7% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate271 (26.3%)
Some College121 (11.7%)
Associates165 (16%)
Bachelors199 (19.3%)
Graduate Degree273 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 19.3%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College11.7%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors19.3%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,934 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$143,100 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$840/mo
Total Housing Units726
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About Jewell, IA

Jewell is a city in Iowa, located in Hamilton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,517 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Jewell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,934 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Jewell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $840 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jewell is well-educated. 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jewell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50130 1,517 $69,934 $143,100 $840 1.2% 45.7% 84.9%