City

Thornburg, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Keokuk County  ·  Iowa

👥40Population
💰$39,643Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂60.2Median Age
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊25.0%Unemployment▲ 411% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.5%Hispanic: 17.5%Race
White82.5%
Hispanic17.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
5%
18–24
3%
25–44
8%
45–64
48%
65+
38%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment25.0% ▲ 411% above avg
HS Graduate21 (58.3%)
Some College4 (11.1%)
Bachelors2 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree9 (25%)

Education

HS Grad: 58.3%Some College: 11.1%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 25%Edu
HS Grad58.3%
Some College11.1%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
60%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
10%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,643 ▼ 48% below avg
Total Housing Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
13%
2000+
87%
About Thornburg, IA

Thornburg is a city in Iowa, located in Keokuk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 40 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.2 years.

Economically, Thornburg is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,643 is below the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 25.0%, more than double the national average.

The population of Thornburg is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thornburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50255 40 $39,643 25.0% 30.6% 100.0%