City

Swaledale, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cerro Gordo County  ·  Iowa

👥219Population
💰$51,161Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$75,000Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓18.4%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 66.7% Female 33.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
19%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty32.0% ▲ 220% above avg
College Grads18.4% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (6.1%)
HS Graduate48 (32.7%)
Some College41 (27.9%)
Associates22 (15%)
Bachelors8 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree19 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 6.1%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 27.9%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS6.1%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College27.9%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.4%Renter: 39.6%Tenure
Owner60.4%
Renter39.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,161 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$75,000 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$633/mo
Total Housing Units100
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
37%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
70%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
64%
About Swaledale, IA

Swaledale is a city in Iowa, located in Cerro Gordo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 219 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Swaledale is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,161 is below the national average. Approximately 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Swaledale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $633 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swaledale is less-educated. 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swaledale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50477 219 $51,161 $75,000 $633 2.3% 18.4% 60.4%