City

Ossian, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Winneshiek County  ·  Iowa

👥1,558Population
💰$77,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$173,500Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.8% Female 42.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 11%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.7%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic11.0%
Asian0.4%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma74 (7.3%)
HS Graduate363 (35.9%)
Some College49 (4.9%)
Associates132 (13.1%)
Bachelors157 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree235 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 7.3%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS7.3%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College4.9%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$173,500 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$715/mo
Total Housing Units689
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
67%
About Ossian, IA

Ossian is a city in Iowa, located in Winneshiek County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,558 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Ossian is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,250 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ossian is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $715 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ossian is moderately educated. 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.93%).

Ossian, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Ossian
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52161 1,558 $77,250 $173,500 $715 1.8% 38.8% 81.4%