City

Anthon, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Woodbury County  ·  Iowa

👥853Population
💰$49,821Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$100,700Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓50.2%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 79% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 4%Other: 4.1%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic4.0%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads50.2% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 79% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate166 (26.8%)
Some College46 (7.4%)
Associates94 (15.2%)
Bachelors161 (26%)
Graduate Degree150 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 26%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College7.4%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors26.0%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
9%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,821 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$100,700 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,014/mo
Total Housing Units499
Vacant Units80

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Anthon, IA

Anthon is a city in Iowa, located in Woodbury County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 853 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Anthon is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,821 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Anthon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,014 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Anthon is well-educated. 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Anthon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51004 853 $49,821 $100,700 $1,014 1.0% 50.2% 73.5%