City

Oskaloosa, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mahaska County  ·  Iowa

👥14,336Population
💰$65,589Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$143,700Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 1.6%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.6%
Asian1.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,028 (33.2%)
Some College1,556 (17.1%)
Associates996 (10.9%)
Bachelors1,087 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree2,387 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College17.1%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.7%Renter: 34.3%Tenure
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,589 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$143,700 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$880/mo
Total Housing Units6,242
Vacant Units529

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Oskaloosa, IA

Oskaloosa is a city in Iowa, located in Mahaska County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,336 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Oskaloosa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,589 is near the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Oskaloosa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $880 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oskaloosa is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oskaloosa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52577 14,336 $65,589 $143,700 $880 4.0% 38.1% 65.7%