City

Prairieburg, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Linn County  ·  Iowa

👥140Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$98,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Other: 10%Race
White89.3%
Other10.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
HS Graduate41 (44.1%)
Some College22 (23.7%)
Associates8 (8.6%)
Bachelors9 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree13 (14%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.1%Some College: 23.7%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 14%Edu
HS Grad44.1%
Some College23.7%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$98,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
69%
About Prairieburg, IA

Prairieburg is a city in Iowa, located in Linn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 140 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Prairieburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Prairieburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prairieburg is less-educated. 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prairieburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52219 140 $61,250 $98,500 5.7% 23.7% 88.1%