City

South English, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Keokuk County  ·  Iowa

👥608Population
💰$55,893Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$110,900Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
20%
18–24
3%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4 (1%)
HS Graduate170 (42.3%)
Some College38 (9.5%)
Associates60 (14.9%)
Bachelors70 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree60 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College9.5%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.1%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.1%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,893 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$110,900 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$832/mo
Total Housing Units289
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
69%
About South English, IA

South English is a city in Iowa, located in Keokuk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 608 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, South English is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,893 is below the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in South English is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $832 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South English is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in South English
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52335 608 $55,893 $110,900 $832 4.7% 32.3% 92.1%