City

Ricketts, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Crawford County  ·  Iowa

👥58Population
🎂63.3Median Age
🏠$52,000Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓14.0%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.8% Female 36.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 6.9%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic6.9%

Age Breakdown

18–24
24%
25–44
5%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.32
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads14.0% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (4.7%)
HS Graduate27 (62.8%)
Some College1 (2.3%)
Associates7 (16.3%)
Bachelors4 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree2 (4.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.7%HS Grad: 62.8%Some College: 2.3%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 4.7%Edu
No HS4.7%
HS Grad62.8%
Some College2.3%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate4.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.6%Renter: 36.4%Tenure
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
25%
$200k–$300k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median Home Value$52,000 ▼ 81% below avg
Median Rent$706/mo
Total Housing Units57
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$100k–$150k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
76%
30–45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
2000+
70%
About Ricketts, IA

Ricketts is a city in Iowa, located in Crawford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 58 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.3 years.

The real estate market in Ricketts is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $52,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $706 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ricketts is less-educated. 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ricketts
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.