City

Blencoe, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monona County  ·  Iowa

👥356Population
💰$80,909Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$117,600Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 2.5%Other: 1.1%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
HS Graduate96 (41.2%)
Some College31 (13.3%)
Associates20 (8.6%)
Bachelors35 (15%)
Graduate Degree51 (21.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
HS Grad41.2%
Some College13.3%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,909 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$117,600 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,281/mo
Total Housing Units155
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
66%
About Blencoe, IA

Blencoe is a city in Iowa, located in Monona County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 356 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Blencoe is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,909 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Blencoe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,281 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blencoe is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.35%).

Blencoe, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Blencoe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51523 356 $80,909 $117,600 $1,281 5.8% 36.9% 83.8%