City

Rowan, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wright County  ·  Iowa

👥305Population
💰$70,341Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$67,800Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81%Hispanic: 17.1%Asian: 2%Race
White81.0%
Hispanic17.1%
Asian2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
HS Graduate55 (29.3%)
Some College55 (29.3%)
Associates26 (13.8%)
Bachelors22 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree30 (16%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 29.3%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 16%Edu
HS Grad29.3%
Some College29.3%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.6%Renter: 6.5%Tenure
Owner93.6%
Renter6.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,341 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$67,800 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units145
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
45%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
65%
About Rowan, IA

Rowan is a city in Iowa, located in Wright County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 305 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Rowan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,341 is near the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rowan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $67,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rowan is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rowan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50470 305 $70,341 $67,800 3.8% 27.7% 93.6%