City

Parkersburg, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Iowa

👥2,518Population
💰$72,434Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$214,700Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓50.5%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0%Asian: 2.3%Other: 0.1%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.0%
Asian2.3%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads50.5% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
HS Graduate471 (27%)
Some College148 (8.5%)
Associates246 (14.1%)
Bachelors417 (23.9%)
Graduate Degree465 (26.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 27%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 23.9%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
HS Grad27.0%
Some College8.5%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors23.9%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,434 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$214,700 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units1,289
Vacant Units220

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
64%
About Parkersburg, IA

Parkersburg is a city in Iowa, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,518 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Parkersburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,434 is near the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Parkersburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parkersburg is well-educated. 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Parkersburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50665 2,518 $72,434 $214,700 $877 3.6% 50.5% 80.7%