City

Sutherland, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  O'Brien County  ·  Iowa

👥1,020Population
💰$61,833Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$116,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 0.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 8%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0.1%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate257 (37.7%)
Some College73 (10.7%)
Associates121 (17.7%)
Bachelors86 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree143 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College10.7%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,833 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$116,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$546/mo
Total Housing Units505
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
70%
About Sutherland, IA

Sutherland is a city in Iowa, located in O'Brien County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,020 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Sutherland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,833 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sutherland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $546 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sutherland is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sutherland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51058 1,020 $61,833 $116,100 $546 2.3% 33.6% 80.0%