City

Blue Grass, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Iowa

👥4,941Population
💰$101,667Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂50.0Median Age
🏠$274,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.8%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic5.5%
Black1.0%
Asian0.3%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,068 (30%)
Some College397 (11.2%)
Associates360 (10.1%)
Bachelors552 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree1,162 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College11.2%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.5%Renter: 8.5%Tenure
Owner91.5%
Renter8.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,667 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$274,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,022/mo
Total Housing Units2,257
Vacant Units87

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Blue Grass, IA

Blue Grass is a city in Iowa, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,941 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50 years.

Economically, Blue Grass is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,667 is above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Blue Grass is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $274,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,022 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blue Grass is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blue Grass
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52726 4,941 $101,667 $274,100 $1,022 4.4% 48.2% 91.5%