City

Ottosen, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  Iowa

👥200Population
💰$70,000Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$114,300Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓50.8%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99%Hispanic: 1%Race
White99.0%
Hispanic1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
28%
18–24
1%
25–44
18%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty1.0% ▼ 90% below avg
College Grads50.8% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
HS Graduate36 (28.1%)
Some College4 (3.1%)
Associates23 (18%)
Bachelors16 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree49 (38.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 3.1%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 38.3%Edu
HS Grad28.1%
Some College3.1%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate38.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,000 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$114,300 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$708/mo
Total Housing Units83
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
72%
About Ottosen, IA

Ottosen is a city in Iowa, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 200 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Ottosen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,000 is near the national average. Approximately 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ottosen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $708 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ottosen is well-educated. 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ottosen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50570 200 $70,000 $114,300 $708 1.1% 50.8% 70.3%