City

Quimby, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Iowa

👥469Population
💰$52,625Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$102,700Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓24.7%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.9% Female 40.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.2%Hispanic: 7%Other: 8.7%Race
White84.2%
Hispanic7.0%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
12%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.89
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
HS Graduate124 (40.3%)
Some College58 (18.8%)
Associates50 (16.2%)
Bachelors28 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree48 (15.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
HS Grad40.3%
Some College18.8%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,625 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$102,700 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$636/mo
Total Housing Units268
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
71%
About Quimby, IA

Quimby is a city in Iowa, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 469 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Quimby is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,625 is below the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Quimby is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $636 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Quimby is less-educated. 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Quimby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51049 469 $52,625 $102,700 $636 3.8% 24.7% 81.1%