City

Arthur, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ida County  ·  Iowa

👥473Population
💰$54,333Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$83,300Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 7%Other: 6.6%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic7.0%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
11%
18–24
18%
25–44
17%
45–64
20%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.7%)
HS Graduate132 (48%)
Some College50 (18.2%)
Associates16 (5.8%)
Bachelors38 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree37 (13.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 48%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 5.8%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad48.0%
Some College18.2%
Associates5.8%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.4%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,333 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$83,300 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$630/mo
Total Housing Units211
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Arthur, IA

Arthur is a city in Iowa, located in Ida County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 473 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Arthur is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,333 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Arthur is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $630 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arthur is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arthur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51431 473 $54,333 $83,300 $630 0.4% 27.3% 68.6%