City

Primghar, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  O'Brien County  ·  Iowa

👥1,264Population
💰$78,958Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$139,500Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓48.7%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 3.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Black3.1%
Asian0.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads48.7% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.9%)
HS Graduate216 (27.9%)
Some College76 (9.8%)
Associates98 (12.7%)
Bachelors146 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree231 (29.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College9.8%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,958 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$139,500 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units526
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Primghar, IA

Primghar is a city in Iowa, located in O'Brien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,264 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Primghar is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,958 is near the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Primghar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Primghar is well-educated. 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Primghar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51245 1,264 $78,958 $139,500 $933 2.2% 48.7% 86.6%