City

Osage, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mitchell County  ·  Iowa

👥5,094Population
💰$66,004Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$158,800Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓41.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1%Other: 1.5%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.7%
Asian1.0%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads41.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,131 (33.4%)
Some College357 (10.5%)
Associates504 (14.9%)
Bachelors575 (17%)
Graduate Degree817 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 17%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College10.5%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors17.0%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,004 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$158,800 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units2,564
Vacant Units229

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Osage, IA

Osage is a city in Iowa, located in Mitchell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,094 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Osage is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,004 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Osage is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Osage is well-educated. 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Osage
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50461 5,094 $66,004 $158,800 $748 0.9% 41.1% 79.4%