City

Brandon, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buchanan County  ·  Iowa

👥975Population
💰$68,911Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$167,900Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓49.6%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.2%Other: 2%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
30%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads49.6% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
HS Graduate174 (29.9%)
Some College103 (17.7%)
Associates16 (2.8%)
Bachelors83 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree205 (35.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 2.8%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 35.3%Edu
HS Grad29.9%
Some College17.7%
Associates2.8%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate35.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,911 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$167,900 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units328
Vacant Units1

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
67%
About Brandon, IA

Brandon is a city in Iowa, located in Buchanan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 975 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Brandon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,911 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Brandon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $940 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brandon is well-educated. 49.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brandon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52210 975 $68,911 $167,900 $940 2.0% 49.6% 81.0%