City

Orchard, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mitchell County  ·  Iowa

👥659Population
💰$72,396Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂24.7Median Age
🏠$220,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.9%Hispanic: 0.2%Race
White99.9%
Hispanic0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
21%
18–24
21%
25–44
17%
45–64
17%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.90
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (9.5%)
HS Graduate43 (19.4%)
Some College20 (9%)
Associates42 (18.9%)
Bachelors34 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree62 (27.9%)

Education

No HS: 9.5%HS Grad: 19.4%Some College: 9%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
No HS9.5%
HS Grad19.4%
Some College9.0%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.4%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,396 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$220,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$520/mo
Total Housing Units218
Vacant Units49

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
63%
30–45 min
0%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
75%
About Orchard, IA

Orchard is a city in Iowa, located in Mitchell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 659 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.7 years.

Economically, Orchard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,396 is near the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Orchard is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $520 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orchard is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orchard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50460 659 $72,396 $220,000 $520 0.0% 43.2% 68.6%