City

Swea City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kossuth County  ·  Iowa

👥736Population
💰$65,500Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$57,700Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.4%Other: 2.6%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.4%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
16%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty23.6% ▲ 136% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
HS Graduate155 (33.8%)
Some College84 (18.3%)
Associates66 (14.4%)
Bachelors54 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree99 (21.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
HS Grad33.8%
Some College18.3%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
43%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,500 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$57,700 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$678/mo
Total Housing Units407
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
63%
About Swea City, IA

Swea City is a city in Iowa, located in Kossuth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 736 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Swea City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,500 is near the national average. Approximately 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Swea City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $57,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $678 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swea City is moderately educated. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swea City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50590 736 $65,500 $57,700 $678 1.1% 33.4% 71.0%