City

Osceola, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clarke County  ·  Iowa

👥7,441Population
💰$67,015Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$164,600Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74%Hispanic: 20.2%Black: 0%Asian: 0.6%Other: 5.2%Race
White74.0%
Hispanic20.2%
Black0.0%
Asian0.6%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (1%)
HS Graduate2,132 (47.6%)
Some College367 (8.2%)
Associates562 (12.5%)
Bachelors592 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree781 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 47.6%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad47.6%
Some College8.2%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.8%Renter: 35.2%Tenure
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,015 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$164,600 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units3,533
Vacant Units384

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Osceola, IA

Osceola is a city in Iowa, located in Clarke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,441 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Osceola is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,015 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Osceola is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Osceola is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Osceola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50213 7,441 $67,015 $164,600 $838 4.5% 30.7% 64.8%