City

Ocheyedan, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Osceola County  ·  Iowa

👥1,034Population
💰$70,625Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$128,800Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1%Other: 6.1%Race
White88.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.6%
Asian1.0%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (1%)
HS Graduate270 (40.2%)
Some College75 (11.2%)
Associates103 (15.3%)
Bachelors161 (24%)
Graduate Degree56 (8.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 24%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College11.2%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors24.0%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,625 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$128,800 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units561
Vacant Units63

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Ocheyedan, IA

Ocheyedan is a city in Iowa, located in Osceola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,034 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Ocheyedan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,625 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ocheyedan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ocheyedan is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ocheyedan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51354 1,034 $70,625 $128,800 $825 5.8% 32.3% 84.5%