City

Newell, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buena Vista County  ·  Iowa

👥1,364Population
💰$74,946Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$124,300Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 1.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic4.1%
Black1.9%
Asian0.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate264 (31.8%)
Some College113 (13.6%)
Associates153 (18.4%)
Bachelors167 (20.1%)
Graduate Degree132 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 20.1%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College13.6%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors20.1%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,946 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$124,300 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$717/mo
Total Housing Units593
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
66%
About Newell, IA

Newell is a city in Iowa, located in Buena Vista County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,364 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Newell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,946 is near the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Newell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $717 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newell is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50568 1,364 $74,946 $124,300 $717 5.9% 36.0% 79.9%