City

Bancroft, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kossuth County  ·  Iowa

👥899Population
💰$52,596Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$110,700Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.4%Other: 3.9%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.4%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate222 (36.8%)
Some College78 (12.9%)
Associates87 (14.4%)
Bachelors137 (22.7%)
Graduate Degree76 (12.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 22.7%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College12.9%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors22.7%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,596 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$110,700 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$567/mo
Total Housing Units468
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
63%
About Bancroft, IA

Bancroft is a city in Iowa, located in Kossuth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 899 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Bancroft is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,596 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bancroft is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $567 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bancroft is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bancroft
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50517 899 $52,596 $110,700 $567 0.6% 35.3% 74.2%