City

Melbourne, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Iowa

👥1,190Population
💰$67,201Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂33.8Median Age
🏠$182,900Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.9%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White98.9%
Hispanic0.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
32%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate174 (21.7%)
Some College103 (12.8%)
Associates161 (20%)
Bachelors218 (27.1%)
Graduate Degree145 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 21.7%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 27.1%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad21.7%
Some College12.8%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors27.1%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.1%Renter: 34.9%Tenure
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,201 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$182,900 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,301/mo
Total Housing Units559
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
63%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Melbourne, IA

Melbourne is a city in Iowa, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,190 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.8 years.

Economically, Melbourne is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,201 is near the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Melbourne is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,301 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Melbourne is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Melbourne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50162 1,190 $67,201 $182,900 $1,301 2.5% 45.2% 65.1%