At a Glance
Median Income
$47,281
$19,913 per capita
Home Value
$100,300
Zillow: $222,539
Median Rent
$872/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
293/100K
587/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
17.0% smoking rate
How Postville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Postville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Postville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Postville residents earn a median household income of $47,281 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,913. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Postville is $100,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,539. Median rent is $872/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Postville reports 293 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 587/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Postville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Postville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,787
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density1,302/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born30.7%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,281
Per Capita$19,913
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$780M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,300
Rent$872
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$222,539
Housing Units938
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent293/100K
Property587/100K
Health
Obesity45.8%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation1,176 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Postville was founded in 1843.
The median home in Postville was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
30.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.