City

Malvern, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mills County  ·  Iowa

👥1,877Population
💰$82,218Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$184,300Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓49.1%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads49.1% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.7%)
HS Graduate265 (21.7%)
Some College177 (14.5%)
Associates170 (13.9%)
Bachelors223 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree375 (30.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 21.7%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 18.3%Graduate: 30.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad21.7%
Some College14.5%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors18.3%
Graduate30.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,218 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$184,300 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$867/mo
Total Housing Units757
Vacant Units99

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
70%
About Malvern, IA

Malvern is a city in Iowa, located in Mills County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,877 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Malvern is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,218 is near the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Malvern is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $867 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Malvern is well-educated. 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Malvern
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51551 1,877 $82,218 $184,300 $867 4.2% 49.1% 87.1%