City

Rose Hill, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mahaska County  ·  Iowa

👥558Population
💰$56,250Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂55.0Median Age
🏠$107,100Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
2%
25–44
23%
45–64
38%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate133 (33.3%)
Some College22 (5.5%)
Associates54 (13.5%)
Bachelors71 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree118 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College5.5%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,250 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$107,100 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units268
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
74%
About Rose Hill, IA

Rose Hill is a city in Iowa, located in Mahaska County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 558 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55 years.

Economically, Rose Hill is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,250 is below the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rose Hill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rose Hill is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (99.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rose Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52586 558 $56,250 $107,100 1.5% 47.4% 72.6%