City

Pomeroy, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Iowa

👥677Population
💰$55,694Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$77,100Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 7.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic7.2%
Asian0.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
HS Graduate169 (36.7%)
Some College57 (12.4%)
Associates77 (16.7%)
Bachelors68 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree90 (19.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
HS Grad36.7%
Some College12.4%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,694 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$77,100 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units398
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
65%
About Pomeroy, IA

Pomeroy is a city in Iowa, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 677 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Pomeroy is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,694 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pomeroy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $681 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pomeroy is moderately educated. 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pomeroy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50575 677 $55,694 $77,100 $681 1.5% 34.3% 88.1%