City

Merrill, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plymouth County  ·  Iowa

👥1,512Population
💰$88,864Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$181,800Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.6% Female 44.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.2%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.8%
Asian1.5%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.8%)
HS Graduate369 (37%)
Some College151 (15.2%)
Associates131 (13.2%)
Bachelors128 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree209 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 37%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad37.0%
Some College15.2%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,864 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$181,800 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units685
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
66%
About Merrill, IA

Merrill is a city in Iowa, located in Plymouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,512 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Merrill is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,864 is above the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Merrill is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Merrill is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Merrill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51038 1,512 $88,864 $181,800 3.0% 33.8% 84.8%