City

Bayard, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Guthrie County  ·  Iowa

👥612Population
💰$44,531Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$72,900Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 1.6%Other: 1.3%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black1.6%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
16%
65+
31%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
HS Graduate186 (43.9%)
Some College46 (10.8%)
Associates89 (21%)
Bachelors33 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree70 (16.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
HS Grad43.9%
Some College10.8%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
49%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,531 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$72,900 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$917/mo
Total Housing Units304
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
74%
About Bayard, IA

Bayard is a city in Iowa, located in Guthrie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 612 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Bayard is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,531 is below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bayard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $917 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bayard is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bayard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50029 612 $44,531 $72,900 $917 2.5% 24.3% 80.4%