City

Steamboat Rock, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Iowa

👥438Population
💰$64,063Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$127,800Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Other: 2.3%Race
White97.7%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
HS Graduate91 (29.4%)
Some College43 (13.9%)
Associates57 (18.4%)
Bachelors67 (21.6%)
Graduate Degree52 (16.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 21.6%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
HS Grad29.4%
Some College13.9%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors21.6%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,063 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$127,800 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units262
Vacant Units58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
65%
About Steamboat Rock, IA

Steamboat Rock is a city in Iowa, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 438 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Steamboat Rock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,063 is below the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Steamboat Rock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Steamboat Rock is moderately educated. 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Steamboat Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50672 438 $64,063 $127,800 $731 2.0% 38.4% 72.6%