City

Baxter, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jasper County  ·  Iowa

👥1,930Population
💰$70,982Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$197,400Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.3%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 0.5%Race
White98.3%
Hispanic0.3%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate390 (32%)
Some College132 (10.8%)
Associates192 (15.7%)
Bachelors244 (20%)
Graduate Degree256 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 20%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College10.8%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors20.0%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,982 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$197,400 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$697/mo
Total Housing Units776
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Baxter, IA

Baxter is a city in Iowa, located in Jasper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,930 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Baxter is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,982 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Baxter is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $697 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baxter is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Baxter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50028 1,930 $70,982 $197,400 $697 1.1% 41.0% 82.9%