City

Olds, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Iowa

👥75Population
💰$48,500Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$137,500Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓18.2%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Black: 5.3%Race
White94.7%
Black5.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
5%
18–24
21%
25–44
23%
45–64
33%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.63
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads18.2% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate27 (49.1%)
Some College6 (10.9%)
Associates12 (21.8%)
Bachelors5 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree5 (9.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.1%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 21.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
HS Grad49.1%
Some College10.9%
Associates21.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.5%Renter: 56.5%Tenure
Owner43.5%
Renter56.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
40%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,500 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$137,500 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units59
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
50%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
63%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
29%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Olds, IA

Olds is a city in Iowa, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 75 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.3 years.

Economically, Olds is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,500 is below the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Olds is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month.

The population of Olds is less-educated. 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Olds
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52647 75 $48,500 $137,500 $770 0.0% 18.2% 43.5%