City

Nichols, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Muscatine County  ·  Iowa

👥772Population
💰$70,250Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$122,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓27.2%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 96% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.9%Hispanic: 19.6%Other: 0.5%Race
White79.9%
Hispanic19.6%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads27.2% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 96% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (1.2%)
HS Graduate176 (34.2%)
Some College43 (8.3%)
Associates150 (29.1%)
Bachelors89 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree51 (9.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 29.1%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 9.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College8.3%
Associates29.1%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate9.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,250 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$122,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units390
Vacant Units49

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
84%
About Nichols, IA

Nichols is a city in Iowa, located in Muscatine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 772 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Nichols is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,250 is near the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nichols is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nichols is moderately educated. 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nichols
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52766 772 $70,250 $122,800 $950 0.2% 27.2% 82.4%