City

Buckingham, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tama County  ·  Iowa

👥338Population
🎂27.8Median Age
🏠$281,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊25.0%Unemployment▲ 411% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 67.5% Female 32.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Race
White98.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
32%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty40.8% ▲ 308% above avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment25.0% ▲ 411% above avg
HS Graduate21 (11.7%)
Some College13 (7.3%)
Associates72 (40.2%)
Bachelors9 (5%)
Graduate Degree64 (35.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 11.7%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 40.2%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 35.8%Edu
HS Grad11.7%
Some College7.3%
Associates40.2%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate35.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median Home Value$281,500 ≈ Avg
Total Housing Units135
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Buckingham, IA

Buckingham is a city in Iowa, located in Tama County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 338 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.8 years.

The real estate market in Buckingham is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $281,500, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buckingham is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buckingham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.