City

Selma, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Iowa

👥83Population
💰$13,798Median HH Income▼ 82% below avg
🎂73.3Median Age
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41%Race
White41.0%

Age Breakdown

45–64
27%
65+
42%

Key Indicators

Median Age73.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.69
Below Poverty85.5% ▲ 755% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
HS Graduate38 (52.8%)
Some College11 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree23 (31.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.8%Some College: 15.3%Graduate: 31.9%Edu
HS Grad52.8%
Some College15.3%
Graduate31.9%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
53%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$13,798 ▼ 82% below avg
Total Housing Units74
Vacant Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
76%
$25k–$50k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
68%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%
About Selma, IA

Selma is a city in Iowa, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 83 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 73.3 years.

Economically, Selma is a lower-income community. The median household income of $13,798 is well below the national average. Approximately 85.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Selma is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Selma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52588 83 $13,798 0.0% 31.9% 100.0%