City

Bonaparte, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Iowa

👥908Population
💰$66,938Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$166,200Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
25%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
19%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 75% above avg
HS Graduate202 (39.1%)
Some College45 (8.7%)
Associates101 (19.5%)
Bachelors46 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree123 (23.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
HS Grad39.1%
Some College8.7%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
30%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,938 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$166,200 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$408/mo
Total Housing Units443
Vacant Units100

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
65%
About Bonaparte, IA

Bonaparte is a city in Iowa, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 908 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Bonaparte is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,938 is near the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bonaparte is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $408 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bonaparte is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bonaparte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52620 908 $66,938 $166,200 $408 8.6% 32.7% 77.6%