City

Paullina, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  O'Brien County  ·  Iowa

👥1,407Population
💰$81,389Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$161,200Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓41.2%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 0.1%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.1%
Asian1.1%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
38%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads41.2% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate385 (37.8%)
Some College50 (4.9%)
Associates164 (16.1%)
Bachelors195 (19.2%)
Graduate Degree224 (22%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 19.2%Graduate: 22%Edu
HS Grad37.8%
Some College4.9%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors19.2%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,389 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$161,200 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$804/mo
Total Housing Units825
Vacant Units131

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Paullina, IA

Paullina is a city in Iowa, located in O'Brien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,407 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Paullina is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,389 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Paullina is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $804 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paullina is well-educated. 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Paullina
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51046 1,407 $81,389 $161,200 $804 0.0% 41.2% 78.5%