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Melbourne, IA
City in Marshall County, Iowa.
Population
804
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,523
ZIP codes
0
Melbourne and its ZIP codes
Melbourne at a glance
- Melbourne is about 26 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,667 a year, 5% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,400 (25% below Iowa) and median rent is $756 a month.
Local data for Melbourne, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Melbourne, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,667
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$155,400
Median rent
$756/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (265), Irish Americans (71), French Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Melbourne.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,469
15,942 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,945
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$273M
FY 2026, $6,819 per person
How people get to work
Melbourne, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Melbourne, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Melbourne, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
Cities near Melbourne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RhodesCity | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| State CenterCity | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| HaverhillCity | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| BaxterCity | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| LaurelCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| CollinsCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MarshalltownCity | 11 mi | 19.2 |
| ClemonsCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ColoCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| FergusonCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| AlbionCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MingoCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MaxwellCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| GilmanCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Lambs GroveCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melbourne, IA in?
- Melbourne is in Marshall County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Melbourne, IA?
- About 804 people live in Melbourne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melbourne?
- Nearby places include Rhodes (4.3 mi), State Center (5.8 mi), Haverhill (7.3 mi), Baxter (8.7 mi), Laurel (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023