City

Onslow, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jones County  ·  Iowa

👥456Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$121,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.4% Female 38.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 2%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Black2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
17%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty23.3% ▲ 133% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
HS Graduate123 (40.6%)
Some College65 (21.5%)
Associates41 (13.5%)
Bachelors37 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree37 (12.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
HS Grad40.6%
Some College21.5%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$121,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units182
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Work From Home
38%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
67%
About Onslow, IA

Onslow is a city in Iowa, located in Jones County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 456 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Onslow is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Onslow is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $783 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Onslow is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Onslow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52321 456 $71,250 $121,400 $783 0.4% 24.4% 85.0%