City

Silver City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mills County  ·  Iowa

👥858Population
💰$92,778Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$225,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Black: 4.2%Asian: 1.8%Other: 0.1%Race
White93.9%
Black4.2%
Asian1.8%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
31%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.52
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
HS Graduate171 (33.5%)
Some College46 (9%)
Associates70 (13.7%)
Bachelors67 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree157 (30.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 9%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 30.7%Edu
HS Grad33.5%
Some College9.0%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate30.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,778 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$225,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$945/mo
Total Housing Units265
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
71%
About Silver City, IA

Silver City is a city in Iowa, located in Mills County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 858 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Silver City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,778 is above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Silver City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $945 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Silver City is well-educated. 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Silver City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51571 858 $92,778 $225,000 $945 2.8% 43.8% 84.4%