City

Truesdale, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buena Vista County  ·  Iowa

👥146Population
💰$63,125Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂4.8Median Age
🏠$32,500Median Home Value▼ 88% below avg
🎓1.8%College Grads▼ 95% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 75.3% Female 24.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.9%Asian: 67.1%Race
White32.9%
Asian67.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
54%
5–17
2%
18–24
1%
25–44
21%
45–64
14%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age4.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads1.8% ▼ 95% below avg
HS Graduate39 (68.4%)
Some College13 (22.8%)
Associates4 (7%)
Bachelors1 (1.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 68.4%Some College: 22.8%Associates: 7%Bachelors: 1.8%Edu
HS Grad68.4%
Some College22.8%
Associates7.0%
Bachelors1.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.1%Renter: 46.9%Tenure
Owner53.1%
Renter46.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
73%
$50k–$100k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,125 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$32,500 ▼ 88% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,111/mo
Total Housing Units50
Vacant Units1

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
76%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
12%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
76%
About Truesdale, IA

Truesdale is a city in Iowa, located in Buena Vista County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 146 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 4.8 years.

Economically, Truesdale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,125 is below the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Truesdale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $32,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,111 per month.

The population of Truesdale is less-educated. 1.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Asian (67.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Truesdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50592 146 $63,125 $32,500 $1,111 0.0% 1.8% 53.1%