City

Colfax, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jasper County  ·  Iowa

👥3,179Population
💰$91,204Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$197,400Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.6%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.9%
Asian0.5%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.5%)
HS Graduate582 (30%)
Some College374 (19.3%)
Associates271 (14%)
Bachelors266 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree436 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College19.3%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,204 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$197,400 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units1,250
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Colfax, IA

Colfax is a city in Iowa, located in Jasper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,179 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Colfax is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,204 is above the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Colfax is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colfax is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colfax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50054 3,179 $91,204 $197,400 $842 3.7% 36.2% 79.3%