City

Parnell, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Iowa County  ·  Iowa

👥434Population
💰$74,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.2Median Age
🏠$230,000Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 5.3%Other: 4.8%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic5.3%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
36%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
HS Graduate117 (37.1%)
Some College37 (11.7%)
Associates38 (12.1%)
Bachelors45 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree78 (24.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
HS Grad37.1%
Some College11.7%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$230,000 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units200
Vacant Units3

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
58%
About Parnell, IA

Parnell is a city in Iowa, located in Iowa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 434 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.2 years.

Economically, Parnell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,125 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Parnell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parnell is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Parnell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52325 434 $74,125 $230,000 $950 0.8% 39.1% 88.3%