City

Underwood, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pottawattamie County  ·  Iowa

👥1,890Population
💰$107,679Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$291,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.8%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.1%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.9%
Asian0.5%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty2.0% ▼ 80% below avg
College Grads47.8% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
HS Graduate308 (25.2%)
Some College94 (7.7%)
Associates235 (19.3%)
Bachelors181 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree402 (33%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 33%Edu
HS Grad25.2%
Some College7.7%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate33.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90%Renter: 10%Tenure
Owner90.0%
Renter10.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,679 ▲ 41% above avg
Median Home Value$291,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$819/mo
Total Housing Units751
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Underwood, IA

Underwood is a city in Iowa, located in Pottawattamie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,890 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Underwood is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,679 is above the national average. Approximately 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Underwood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $291,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $819 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Underwood is well-educated. 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.78%).

Underwood, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Underwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51576 1,890 $107,679 $291,500 $819 3.1% 47.8% 90.0%