City

Ringsted, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Emmet County  ·  Iowa

👥659Population
💰$68,938Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$97,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.5%Other: 6.5%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.5%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
HS Graduate142 (32.9%)
Some College43 (10%)
Associates75 (17.4%)
Bachelors80 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree92 (21.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 10%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
HS Grad32.9%
Some College10.0%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,938 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$97,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units336
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
62%
About Ringsted, IA

Ringsted is a city in Iowa, located in Emmet County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 659 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Ringsted is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,938 is near the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ringsted is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ringsted is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ringsted
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50578 659 $68,938 $97,500 $675 2.4% 39.8% 82.9%