City

Benton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ringgold County  ·  Iowa

👥61Population
💰$57,500Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 67.2% Female 32.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
3%
18–24
3%
25–44
43%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.61
College Grads28.1% ▼ 28% below avg
HS Graduate30 (52.6%)
Some College3 (5.3%)
Associates8 (14%)
Bachelors1 (1.8%)
Graduate Degree15 (26.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.6%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 1.8%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
HS Grad52.6%
Some College5.3%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors1.8%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.9%Renter: 42.1%Tenure
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,500 ▼ 25% below avg
Total Housing Units44
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
42%
$50k–$75k
47%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
53%
Walked
45%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
38%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
81%
About Benton, IA

Benton is a city in Iowa, located in Ringgold County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 61 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Benton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,500 is below the national average.

The population of Benton is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Benton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50835 61 $57,500 0.0% 28.1% 57.9%