City

Bristow, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Iowa

👥269Population
💰$80,938Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$77,500Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓18.8%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.6% Female 58.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
1%
25–44
26%
45–64
41%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads18.8% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.9%)
HS Graduate93 (43.7%)
Some College65 (30.5%)
Associates11 (5.2%)
Bachelors27 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree13 (6.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 30.5%Associates: 5.2%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 6.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College30.5%
Associates5.2%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate6.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,938 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$77,500 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$375/mo
Total Housing Units150
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
49%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Bristow, IA

Bristow is a city in Iowa, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 269 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.5 years.

Economically, Bristow is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,938 is near the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bristow is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $375 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bristow is less-educated. 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bristow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50611 269 $80,938 $77,500 $375 0.6% 18.8% 84.7%