ESSEX, IA  51638

Total Population: 1,278

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Median Home Value

$115,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,154

Across all households

Median Age

50.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.6%
Hispanic or Latino10.3%
Other Race3.1%
Two or More Races1.0%

Under 18 Years

16.8%

65 Years and Over

23.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

49.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.0%

No Health Insurance

3.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,154

Mean Household Income

$79,187

Per Capita Income

$37,520

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

4.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$115,700

Median Rent

$688/mo

Total Housing Units

634

Owner-Occupied

79.7%

Renter-Occupied

20.3%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Married Couple Households

49.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

29.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

18.1%

Average Household Size

2.22

Broadband Internet Access

82.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 51638.