City

Protivin, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Iowa

👥354Population
💰$63,125Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂30.0Median Age
🏠$106,000Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓49.8%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.3%Hispanic: 5.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 8.8%Race
White85.3%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian0.9%
Other8.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
15%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty2.0% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads49.8% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
HS Graduate70 (32.9%)
Some College20 (9.4%)
Associates17 (8%)
Bachelors34 (16%)
Graduate Degree72 (33.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 33.8%Edu
HS Grad32.9%
Some College9.4%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate33.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,125 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$106,000 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$582/mo
Total Housing Units156
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About Protivin, IA

Protivin is a city in Iowa, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 354 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30 years.

Economically, Protivin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,125 is below the national average. Approximately 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Protivin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $582 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Protivin is well-educated. 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Protivin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52163 354 $63,125 $106,000 $582 0.6% 49.8% 87.5%