City

Remsen, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plymouth County  ·  Iowa

👥2,909Population
💰$101,691Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$219,100Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.7%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic5.8%
Black0.1%
Asian0.8%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.7%)
HS Graduate789 (43.6%)
Some College214 (11.8%)
Associates215 (11.9%)
Bachelors262 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree316 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 43.6%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad43.6%
Some College11.8%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,691 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$219,100 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,014/mo
Total Housing Units1,115
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
64%
About Remsen, IA

Remsen is a city in Iowa, located in Plymouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,909 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Remsen is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,691 is above the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Remsen is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,014 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Remsen is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Remsen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51050 2,909 $101,691 $219,100 $1,014 4.2% 32.0% 82.9%