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Malvern, IA
City in Mills County, Iowa.
Population
1,323
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
830
ZIP codes
0
Malvern and its ZIP codes
Malvern at a glance
- Malvern is about 14 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,223 a year, 12% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,700 (16% below Iowa) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for Malvern, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Malvern, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,223
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$174,700
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (400), Irish Americans (140), French Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mills County. PPP loans are for Malvern.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,621
3,133 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,784
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $8,287 per person
How people get to work
Malvern, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled14.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Malvern, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
44
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Malvern, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Malvern
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HastingsCity | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| Silver CityCity | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| GlenwoodCity | 8.7 mi | 2.9 |
| TaborCity | 8.7 mi | 1.3 |
| RandolphCity | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| EmersonCity | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| MineolaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Pacific JunctionCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| ImogeneCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| HendersonCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| BartlettCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ThurmanCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MacedoniaCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| TreynorCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Plattsmouth, NECity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malvern, IA in?
- Malvern is in Mills County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Malvern, IA?
- About 1,323 people live in Malvern, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malvern?
- Nearby places include Hastings (5 mi), Silver City (8.1 mi), Glenwood (8.7 mi), Tabor (8.7 mi), Randolph (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023