Household Average Size by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Iowa

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Northwestern Iowa consistently displays higher average household sizes, with numerous zip codes in the 2.8–3.5 range, likely reflecting the region's established agricultural communities and larger family structures among rural and immigrant populations such as those in Sioux County. In contrast, zip codes in the eastern and central portions of the state—particularly around college towns and smaller rural communities—trend toward lower averages in the 2.0–2.4 range, with several dark purple pockets near 1.5 suggesting concentrations of elderly or single-person households. Scattered bright yellow outliers (3.0+) appear near Dubuque, Waterloo, and in south-central Iowa, possibly corresponding to specific communities with younger families or culturally distinct populations.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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