City

Riceville, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Iowa

👥2,089Population
💰$60,833Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂33.0Median Age
🏠$160,900Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.6%Race
White94.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian0.1%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
26%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
16%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.2%)
HS Graduate410 (34.7%)
Some College163 (13.8%)
Associates150 (12.7%)
Bachelors146 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree299 (25.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 25.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College13.8%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate25.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,833 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$160,900 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units872
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
71%
About Riceville, IA

Riceville is a city in Iowa, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,089 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33 years.

Economically, Riceville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,833 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Riceville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riceville is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riceville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50466 2,089 $60,833 $160,900 $792 1.0% 37.7% 70.7%