City

Schleswig, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Crawford County  ·  Iowa

👥1,150Population
💰$71,573Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$159,100Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.5%Hispanic: 21%Black: 1.7%Asian: 3.1%Other: 4.8%Race
White69.5%
Hispanic21.0%
Black1.7%
Asian3.1%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (5.7%)
HS Graduate311 (41.9%)
Some College68 (9.2%)
Associates80 (10.8%)
Bachelors62 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree180 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College9.2%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,573 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$159,100 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$480/mo
Total Housing Units559
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
67%
About Schleswig, IA

Schleswig is a city in Iowa, located in Crawford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,150 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Schleswig is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,573 is near the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Schleswig is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $480 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Schleswig is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Schleswig
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51461 1,150 $71,573 $159,100 $480 1.9% 32.6% 80.7%