City

Linden, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Iowa

👥519Population
💰$71,458Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$264,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊22.2%Unemployment▲ 354% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 0.8%Race
White98.7%
Hispanic0.6%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
30%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment22.2% ▲ 354% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.6%)
HS Graduate92 (29.1%)
Some College81 (25.6%)
Associates40 (12.7%)
Bachelors31 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree70 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 25.6%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College25.6%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.7%Renter: 40.4%Tenure
Owner59.7%
Renter40.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,458 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$264,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Housing Units195
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
73%
About Linden, IA

Linden is a city in Iowa, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 519 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Linden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,458 is near the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 22.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Linden is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $264,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month.

The population of Linden is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Linden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50146 519 $71,458 $264,700 $963 22.2% 32.0% 59.7%