City

Nashua, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Chickasaw County  ·  Iowa

👥2,432Population
💰$70,321Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$133,700Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 7.9%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.7%
Asian0.5%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (1%)
HS Graduate885 (54.2%)
Some College132 (8.1%)
Associates139 (8.5%)
Bachelors222 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree239 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 54.2%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad54.2%
Some College8.1%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,321 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$133,700 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$742/mo
Total Housing Units1,189
Vacant Units142

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
65%
About Nashua, IA

Nashua is a city in Iowa, located in Chickasaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,432 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Nashua is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,321 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Nashua is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $742 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nashua is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nashua
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50658 2,432 $70,321 $133,700 $742 6.4% 28.2% 79.6%