City

Rowley, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buchanan County  ·  Iowa

👥677Population
💰$59,688Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂54.9Median Age
🏠$171,400Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Black: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White96.6%
Black0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
12%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.6%)
HS Graduate203 (40.1%)
Some College46 (9.1%)
Associates103 (20.4%)
Bachelors55 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree96 (19%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College9.1%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,688 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$171,400 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units286
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About Rowley, IA

Rowley is a city in Iowa, located in Buchanan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 677 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.9 years.

Economically, Rowley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,688 is below the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rowley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,400, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rowley is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rowley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52329 677 $59,688 $171,400 4.6% 29.8% 79.2%