City

Modale, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Harrison County  ·  Iowa

👥289Population
💰$59,821Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$110,000Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓20.8%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.4% Female 43.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Other: 2.1%Race
White97.6%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
8%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
35%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads20.8% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (1%)
HS Graduate102 (49.3%)
Some College29 (14%)
Associates31 (15%)
Bachelors17 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree26 (12.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 49.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad49.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,821 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$110,000 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$975/mo
Total Housing Units148
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

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

Modale is a city in Iowa, located in Harrison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 289 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.6 years.

Economically, Modale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,821 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Modale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $975 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Modale is less-educated. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Modale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51556 289 $59,821 $110,000 $975 7.0% 20.8% 84.4%