City

Otho, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Iowa

👥614Population
💰$46,406Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$86,000Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 0.7%Other: 2.6%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic5.7%
Black0.7%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
37%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
HS Graduate182 (42.2%)
Some College77 (17.9%)
Associates58 (13.5%)
Bachelors44 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree70 (16.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
HS Grad42.2%
Some College17.9%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
50%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,406 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$86,000 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$658/mo
Total Housing Units318
Vacant Units2

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
64%
About Otho, IA

Otho is a city in Iowa, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 614 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Otho is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,406 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Otho is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $658 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Otho is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Otho
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50569 614 $46,406 $86,000 $658 1.5% 26.5% 79.8%