City

Searsboro, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Poweshiek County  ·  Iowa

👥394Population
💰$70,833Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$233,300Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.7% Female 39.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Black: 0.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White97.0%
Black0.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
26%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.4%)
HS Graduate132 (51.6%)
Some College28 (10.9%)
Associates32 (12.5%)
Bachelors22 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree41 (16%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 51.6%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad51.6%
Some College10.9%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.6%Renter: 24.4%Tenure
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,833 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$233,300 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$866/mo
Total Housing Units178
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
69%
About Searsboro, IA

Searsboro is a city in Iowa, located in Poweshiek County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 394 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Searsboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,833 is near the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Searsboro is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $866 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Searsboro is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Searsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50242 394 $70,833 $233,300 $866 0.0% 24.6% 75.6%