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Zearing, IA
City in Story County, Iowa.
Population
566
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
756
ZIP codes
0
Zearing and its ZIP codes
Zearing at a glance
- Zearing is about 13 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,167, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,800 (24% below Iowa) and median rent is $883 a month.
Local data for Zearing, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Zearing, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,167
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$883/mo
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
34.8%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (104), Mexican Americans (84), Norwegian Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Story County. PPP loans are for Zearing.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,198
47,004 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $7,915 per person
How people get to work
Zearing, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.1%
- Carpooled31.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Zearing, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,208
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Zearing, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Zearing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCallsburgCity | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| ClemonsCity | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| HubbardCity | 9.9 mi | 1.8 |
| ColoCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| RolandCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| New ProvidenceCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| State CenterCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| NevadaCity | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| RadcliffeCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| UnionCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| LiscombCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Story CityCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| AlbionCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| WhittenCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zearing, IA in?
- Zearing is in Story County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Zearing, IA?
- About 566 people live in Zearing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zearing?
- Nearby places include McCallsburg (4.8 mi), St. Anthony (5.6 mi), Clemons (7.8 mi), Garden City (7.8 mi), Hubbard (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023