City

Vail, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Crawford County  ·  Iowa

👥645Population
💰$70,000Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$119,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.3% Female 56.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.1%Hispanic: 26.5%Other: 1.1%Race
White72.1%
Hispanic26.5%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
23%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
HS Graduate155 (41.9%)
Some College29 (7.8%)
Associates60 (16.2%)
Bachelors33 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree93 (25.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
HS Grad41.9%
Some College7.8%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,000 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$119,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$670/mo
Total Housing Units267
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
65%
About Vail, IA

Vail is a city in Iowa, located in Crawford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 645 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Vail is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,000 is near the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Vail is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $670 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vail is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vail
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51465 645 $70,000 $119,900 $670 0.0% 34.1% 87.5%