City

Britt, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Iowa

👥2,401Population
💰$65,966Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$110,200Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 8.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.8%Other: 1.1%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic8.5%
Black0.2%
Asian1.8%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate641 (38.7%)
Some College132 (8%)
Associates217 (13.1%)
Bachelors225 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree434 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 8%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College8.0%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,966 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$110,200 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$989/mo
Total Housing Units1,277
Vacant Units200

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
64%
About Britt, IA

Britt is a city in Iowa, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,401 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Britt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,966 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Britt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $989 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Britt is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Britt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50423 2,401 $65,966 $110,200 $989 3.4% 39.8% 82.3%