City

Salix, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Woodbury County  ·  Iowa

👥1,054Population
💰$86,792Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$235,900Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.7% Female 42.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 0.1%Race
White98.4%
Hispanic0.5%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (2.4%)
HS Graduate273 (36.9%)
Some College117 (15.8%)
Associates100 (13.5%)
Bachelors55 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree177 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College15.8%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,792 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$235,900 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$914/mo
Total Housing Units468
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
69%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Salix, IA

Salix is a city in Iowa, located in Woodbury County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,054 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Salix is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,792 is near the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Salix is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $914 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salix is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.39%).

Salix, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Salix
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51052 1,054 $86,792 $235,900 $914 1.7% 31.4% 84.1%