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52162

Postville, IA

Total Population
3,548
Median Household Income
$58,800
Median Home Value
$114,100
Median Rent
$803

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$58,800
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$114,100
100.5% above state median
Rent
$803
100% above state median
Median Age
34.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Postville, IA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 34.0 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 21.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$58,800
-21.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-17,266,039
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.68 people

Total Households
1,302
Family Households
54.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
29.0%
#2 Industry
Education
15.0%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
13.4%
Total Employed Residents:1,391

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
14.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
10.5%
150 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,424
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (10.5% work from home)
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.4%
1,586 employed
Labor Force
1,680
94 unemployed
Median Age
34.0 years
Per Capita Income
$25,783
Poverty Rate
21.2%

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