City

Mallard, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Palo Alto County  ·  Iowa

👥346Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂59.0Median Age
🏠$75,500Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 55% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 2%Black: 2.9%Other: 0.6%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic2.0%
Black2.9%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
8%
18–24
8%
25–44
14%
45–64
29%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 55% above avg
HS Graduate98 (35%)
Some College71 (25.4%)
Associates37 (13.2%)
Bachelors31 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree43 (15.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 35%Some College: 25.4%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
HS Grad35.0%
Some College25.4%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$75,500 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,146/mo
Total Housing Units244
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Mallard, IA

Mallard is a city in Iowa, located in Palo Alto County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 346 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59 years.

Economically, Mallard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mallard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,146 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mallard is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mallard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50562 346 $63,750 $75,500 $1,146 7.6% 26.4% 80.6%