City

Boone, IA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Boone County  ·  Iowa

👥16,318Population
💰$74,107Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$172,900Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic3.4%
Black1.0%
Asian0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma36 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,529 (31.2%)
Some College1,269 (11.2%)
Associates1,485 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,850 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree3,130 (27.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 27.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College11.2%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate27.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,107 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$172,900 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$804/mo
Total Housing Units7,416
Vacant Units706

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
68%
About Boone, IA

Boone is a city in Iowa, located in Boone County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,318 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Boone is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,107 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Boone is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $804 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boone is well-educated. 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.31%).

Boone, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Boone
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50036 16,318 $74,107 $172,900 $804 1.5% 44.1% 78.9%

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