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Postville, IA
City in Allamakee County, Iowa.
Population
2,979
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,389
ZIP codes
0
Postville and its ZIP codes
Postville at a glance
- Postville is about 24 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 123rd most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $49,485 a year, 34% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,700 (50% below Iowa) and median rent is $861 a month.
Local data for Postville, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Postville, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,485
Poverty rate
23.7%
Median home value
$104,700
Median rent
$861/mo
Homeownership
51.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
23.2
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (616), Guatemalan Americans (406), German Americans (367).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allamakee County. PPP loans are for Postville.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +2.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,930
4,802 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $8,497 per person
How people get to work
Postville, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.3%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.6%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Postville, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
422
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
38.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Postville, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities near Postville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CastaliaCity | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| LuanaCity | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| ClermontCity | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| MononaCity | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| ElginCity | 9.6 mi | 0.7 |
| OssianCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| WaukonCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| FarmersburgCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| St. OlafCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| West UnionCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| WatervilleCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| CalmarCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| WadenaCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| ElkaderCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| St. LucasCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| DecorahCity | 19 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Postville, IA in?
- Postville is in Allamakee County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Postville, IA?
- About 2,979 people live in Postville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Postville?
- Nearby places include Castalia (5.7 mi), Luana (6.1 mi), Clermont (7.2 mi), Monona (9.5 mi), Elgin (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023