City

Yale, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Guthrie County  ·  Iowa

👥496Population
💰$106,324Median HH Income▲ 39% above avg
🎂31.0Median Age
🏠$85,500Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.0%
Hispanic0.2%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
37%
18–24
1%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate94 (32.9%)
Some College49 (17.1%)
Associates55 (19.2%)
Bachelors39 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree48 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College17.1%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,324 ▲ 39% above avg
Median Home Value$85,500 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units189
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
52%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
71%
About Yale, IA

Yale is a city in Iowa, located in Guthrie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 496 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31 years.

Economically, Yale is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,324 is above the national average. Approximately 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Yale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $940 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Yale is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Yale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50277 496 $106,324 $85,500 $940 0.0% 30.4% 84.3%