City

Belmond, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wright County  ·  Iowa

👥3,142Population
💰$66,184Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$121,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.6%Hispanic: 13.6%Black: 0.7%Other: 1.9%Race
White83.6%
Hispanic13.6%
Black0.7%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate608 (29.4%)
Some College279 (13.5%)
Associates306 (14.8%)
Bachelors274 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree604 (29.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
HS Grad29.4%
Some College13.5%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,184 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$121,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units1,418
Vacant Units164

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
55%
About Belmond, IA

Belmond is a city in Iowa, located in Wright County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,142 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Belmond is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,184 is near the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Belmond is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belmond is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belmond
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50421 3,142 $66,184 $121,400 $805 3.0% 42.4% 80.7%