City

Saint Olaf, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clayton County  ·  Iowa

👥694Population
💰$66,667Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂60.9Median Age
🏠$113,500Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 66.3% Female 33.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Black: 2.3%Other: 2%Race
White95.7%
Black2.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
7%
25–44
7%
45–64
38%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty36.2% ▲ 262% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (2.2%)
HS Graduate300 (56.2%)
Some College57 (10.7%)
Associates30 (5.6%)
Bachelors96 (18%)
Graduate Degree39 (7.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 56.2%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 5.6%Bachelors: 18%Graduate: 7.3%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad56.2%
Some College10.7%
Associates5.6%
Bachelors18.0%
Graduate7.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.5%Renter: 49.5%Tenure
Owner50.5%
Renter49.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
43%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
17%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,667 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$113,500 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$755/mo
Total Housing Units214
Vacant Units14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
16%
1940s–1950s
8%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
72%
About Saint Olaf, IA

Saint Olaf is a city in Iowa, located in Clayton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 694 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.9 years.

Economically, Saint Olaf is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,667 is near the national average. Approximately 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Olaf is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $755 per month.

The population of Saint Olaf is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Olaf
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52072 694 $66,667 $113,500 $755 1.0% 25.3% 50.5%