City

Barnes City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mahaska County  ·  Iowa

👥169Population
💰$45,313Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$100,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓10.8%College Grads▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 5.3%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic0.6%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
8%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.82
Below Poverty20.1% ▲ 101% above avg
College Grads10.8% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.8%)
HS Graduate49 (40.8%)
Some College48 (40%)
Associates9 (7.5%)
Bachelors7 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree6 (5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 40%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College40.0%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate5.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.8%Renter: 46.2%Tenure
Owner53.8%
Renter46.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,313 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$100,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$818/mo
Total Housing Units104
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
39%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
72%
About Barnes City, IA

Barnes City is a city in Iowa, located in Mahaska County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 169 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Barnes City is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,313 is below the national average. Approximately 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Barnes City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $818 per month.

The population of Barnes City is less-educated. 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barnes City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50027 169 $45,313 $100,000 $818 0.0% 10.8% 53.8%