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Remsen, IA
City in Plymouth County, Iowa.
Population
1,823
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,245
ZIP codes
0
Remsen and its ZIP codes
Remsen at a glance
- Remsen is about 22 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 183rd most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $91,477 a year, 22% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,900 (11% below Iowa) and median rent is $938 a month.
Local data for Remsen, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Remsen, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,477
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$185,900
Median rent
$938/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.1%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (841), Irish Americans (133), Dutch Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plymouth County. PPP loans are for Remsen.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,434
11,642 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,887
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$171M
FY 2026, $6,645 per person
How people get to work
Remsen, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Remsen, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
868
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 7°F
30.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Remsen, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Remsen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OyensCity | 4.4 mi | 0.1 |
| MarcusCity | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Le MarsCity | 10 mi | 8.8 |
| AltonCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| GranvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| StrubleCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CleghornCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Orange CityCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| MauriceCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| BrunsvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| MerrillCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| KingsleyCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| MeridenCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| HospersCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| CraigCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| PaullinaCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Remsen, IA in?
- Remsen is in Plymouth County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Remsen, IA?
- About 1,823 people live in Remsen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Remsen?
- Nearby places include Oyens (4.4 mi), Marcus (8.3 mi), Le Mars (10 mi), Alton (12 mi), Granville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023