Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.6% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 67 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,942 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 1,500 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 1,957 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 2,201 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,641 (34.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,801 ▲ 9% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $209,026 ▼ 25% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $827/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 10,896 |
| Vacant Units | 851 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Bremer County is located in Iowa and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 25,937 residents. With a median age of 39.34, it is a middle-aged county.
Bremer County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $82,800 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.2% is well below the national average.
Housing in Bremer County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $209,026 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $827. Homeownership rates are high at 80.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Bremer County are primarily White (92.72%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Bremer County, IA is a middle-income area in Iowa. The 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50622 | Denver | 3,288 | $95,703 | $246,300 | $825 | 5.5% | 59.3% |
| 50631 | Frederika | 198 | $47,813 | $100,500 | — | 7.3% | 30.1% |
| 50647 | Janesville | 2,073 | $98,052 | $278,200 | $607 | 2.2% | 47.7% |
| 50666 | Plainfield | 768 | $76,380 | $168,200 | $682 | 5.6% | 17.7% |
| 50668 | Readlyn | 1,231 | $84,464 | $171,000 | $633 | 0.6% | 44.2% |
| 50674 | Sumner | 3,596 | $63,429 | $156,300 | $839 | 4.6% | 37.3% |
| 50676 | Tripoli | 2,128 | $84,464 | $145,200 | $875 | 5.6% | 43.9% |
| 50677 | Waverly | 12,655 | $82,950 | $221,600 | $880 | 2.8% | 52.5% |