Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.2% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.4% ▼ 71% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 54 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,096 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 2,034 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 2,212 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,764 (16.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,668 (27.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,919 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $183,807 ▼ 34% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $801/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 11,085 |
| Vacant Units | 1,014 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Boone County is located in Iowa and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 24,432 residents. With a median age of 41.42, it is a middle-aged county.
Boone County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,918 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in Boone County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $183,807 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $801. Homeownership rates are high at 80.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Boone County are primarily White (93.73%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Boone County, IA is a middle-income area in Iowa. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50031 | Beaver | 61 | $63,750 | $58,800 | — | 0.0% | 12.9% |
| 50036 | Boone | 16,318 | $74,107 | $172,900 | $804 | 1.5% | 44.1% |
| 50040 | Boxholm | 172 | $50,313 | $72,700 | $533 | 7.0% | 20.5% |
| 50152 | Luther | 117 | $85,417 | $179,500 | — | 2.9% | 33.7% |
| 50156 | Madrid | 4,407 | $97,298 | $219,500 | $865 | 0.5% | 48.4% |
| 50212 | Ogden | 3,109 | $74,865 | $207,000 | $729 | 1.8% | 43.3% |
| 50223 | Pilot Mound | 248 | $41,705 | $86,300 | $594 | 2.2% | 18.9% |