City

Malcom, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Poweshiek County  ·  Iowa

👥686Population
💰$59,583Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$101,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓18.5%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊13.3%Unemployment▲ 172% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 12%Other: 1.5%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic12.0%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads18.5% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment13.3% ▲ 172% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.5%)
HS Graduate233 (52.6%)
Some College71 (16%)
Associates55 (12.4%)
Bachelors7 (1.6%)
Graduate Degree75 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 52.6%Some College: 16%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 1.6%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad52.6%
Some College16.0%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors1.6%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
15%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,583 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$101,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$773/mo
Total Housing Units343
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
66%
About Malcom, IA

Malcom is a city in Iowa, located in Poweshiek County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 686 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Malcom is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,583 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Malcom is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $773 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Malcom is less-educated. 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Malcom
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50157 686 $59,583 $101,000 $773 13.3% 18.5% 70.9%