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Ossian city, IA

ZIP 52161 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 52161

52161 has a population of 1,558 with a median age of 39.2 yrs (57.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
87.9%+43% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.0%-41% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.9%+27% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.9%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
19.3%+18% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.2%-8% vs US avg
x
High school
35.8%+37% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.1%+8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.8%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.1%-78% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.9%-19% vs US avg
x
Disability
5.5%-59% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.8%-66% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 52161

Poverty Rate
12.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.9%-19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.1%-78% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.8%-66% vs US avg
x
Disability
5.5%-59% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.3%-21% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.7%-69% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,558
Median age39.2
Poverty rate12.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White87.9%
Hispanic11.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born3.1%