City

Anamosa, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jones County  ·  Iowa

👥8,670Population
💰$65,991Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$217,000Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 3.9%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.8%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Black3.9%
Asian0.9%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,024 (34.4%)
Some College1,124 (19.1%)
Associates758 (12.9%)
Bachelors713 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,236 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College19.1%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,991 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$217,000 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$922/mo
Total Housing Units3,358
Vacant Units241

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Anamosa, IA

Anamosa is a city in Iowa, located in Jones County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,670 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Anamosa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,991 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Anamosa is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $217,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $922 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Anamosa is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.99%).

Anamosa, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Anamosa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52205 8,670 $65,991 $217,000 $922 3.3% 33.1% 78.4%