City

Kirkman, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Iowa

👥132Population
💰$114,643Median HH Income▲ 50% above avg
🎂60.3Median Age
🏠$242,900Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓61.3%College Grads▲ 58% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Hispanic: 1.5%Race
White98.5%
Hispanic1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
4%
18–24
2%
25–44
9%
45–64
50%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads61.3% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
HS Graduate37 (31.1%)
Some College8 (6.7%)
Associates1 (0.8%)
Bachelors5 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree68 (57.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 0.8%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 57.1%Edu
HS Grad31.1%
Some College6.7%
Associates0.8%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate57.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.6%Renter: 6.5%Tenure
Owner93.6%
Renter6.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
59%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$114,643 ▲ 50% above avg
Median Home Value$242,900 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,125/mo
Total Housing Units96
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
58%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
58%
About Kirkman, IA

Kirkman is a city in Iowa, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 132 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.3 years.

Economically, Kirkman is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $114,643 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kirkman is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,125 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kirkman is highly educated. 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kirkman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51447 132 $114,643 $242,900 $1,125 4.2% 61.3% 93.6%