City

Cedar, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mahaska County  ·  Iowa

👥486Population
💰$80,145Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂30.6Median Age
🏠$107,300Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓53.1%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 67.5% Female 32.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
27%
5–17
15%
18–24
2%
25–44
42%
45–64
12%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
College Grads53.1% ▲ 37% above avg
HS Graduate94 (36.2%)
Some College22 (8.5%)
Associates6 (2.3%)
Bachelors114 (43.8%)
Graduate Degree24 (9.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 2.3%Bachelors: 43.8%Graduate: 9.2%Edu
HS Grad36.2%
Some College8.5%
Associates2.3%
Bachelors43.8%
Graduate9.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
39%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,145 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$107,300 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units161

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Work From Home
45%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
42%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
70%
About Cedar, IA

Cedar is a city in Iowa, located in Mahaska County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 486 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.6 years.

Economically, Cedar is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,145 is near the national average.

The real estate market in Cedar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cedar is well-educated. 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cedar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52543 486 $80,145 $107,300 0.0% 53.1% 77.0%