City

Okoboji, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dickinson County  ·  Iowa

👥892Population
💰$57,569Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂57.0Median Age
🏠$441,400Median Home Value▲ 58% above avg
🎓49.0%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 2.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.1%
Asian2.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
17%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.66
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads49.0% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
HS Graduate205 (30.7%)
Some College40 (6%)
Associates96 (14.4%)
Bachelors71 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree256 (38.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 6%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 38.3%Edu
HS Grad30.7%
Some College6.0%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate38.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,569 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$441,400 ▲ 58% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$935/mo
Total Housing Units1,477
Vacant Units952

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Okoboji, IA

Okoboji is a city in Iowa, located in Dickinson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 892 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57 years.

Economically, Okoboji is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,569 is below the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Okoboji is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $441,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $935 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Okoboji is well-educated. 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Okoboji
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51355 892 $57,569 $441,400 $935 2.0% 49.0% 71.4%