Living in Postville, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Postville · Census data 2020–2024
Postville has 2,979 residents with a median age of 23.2. The median household income is $49,485 (34% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $104,700, the median rent is $861/month.
Postville at a glance
- Population
- 2,979
- Median age
- 23.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $49,485State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $104,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $861/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 51.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Postville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Postville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Postville the median home value is $104,700, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,093 a month in housing costs.
Postville median household income
The median household income in Postville is $49,485 and the income per person is $19,471. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Postville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 961
- Owner-occupied
- 51.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.7%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 3.12
Postville demographics
- Population
- 2,979
- Median age
- 23.2
- Under 18
- 39.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 936
- Foreign-born
- 32.4%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Postville ›
Education in Postville
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Postville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Postville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Postville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postville | 2,979 | $49,485 | $104,700 | $861 |
| Castalia | 142 | $61,250 | $97,500 | — |
| Luana | 317 | $76,750 | $152,700 | $800 |
| Clermont | 627 | $85,625 | $117,200 | $434 |
| Monona | 1,531 | $74,286 | $140,800 | $1,070 |
| Elgin | 735 | $54,688 | $98,800 | $538 |
| Ossian | 806 | $71,875 | $157,600 | $772 |
| Farmersburg | 375 | $51,667 | $78,000 | $716 |
| Waukon | 3,792 | $60,269 | $147,200 | $696 |
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What is the median household income in Postville, IA?
The median household income in Postville is $49,485, 34% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Postville?
The median home value in Postville is $104,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Postville?
The median gross rent in Postville is $861 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Postville, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Postville?
The median age in Postville is 23.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Postville?
The average commute to work in Postville is 17 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Postville?
The unemployment rate in Postville is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Postville?
14.2% of adults in Postville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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