City

Thor, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Humboldt County  ·  Iowa

👥366Population
💰$56,960Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$169,600Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 13.1%Asian: 2.2%Other: 3.8%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian2.2%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
11%
18–24
17%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty33.6% ▲ 236% above avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (3.2%)
HS Graduate70 (31.8%)
Some College46 (20.9%)
Associates18 (8.2%)
Bachelors53 (24.1%)
Graduate Degree26 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 24.1%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College20.9%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors24.1%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,960 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$169,600 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$979/mo
Total Housing Units204
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
62%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
75%
About Thor, IA

Thor is a city in Iowa, located in Humboldt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 366 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Thor is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,960 is below the national average. Approximately 33.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Thor is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $979 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thor is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thor
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50591 366 $56,960 $169,600 $979 6.5% 35.9% 85.6%