Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 613 (5.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,058 (35.7%) |
| Some College | 1,103 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 1,317 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,502 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,776 (24.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,360 ▼ 12% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,588 ▼ 43% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $834/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,384 |
| Vacant Units | 733 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Buena Vista County is located in Iowa and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 21,032 residents. With a median age of 35.3, it is a relatively young county.
Buena Vista County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,359 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.5% is well below the national average.
Housing in Buena Vista County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $158,588 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $833. Homeownership rates are high at 72.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Buena Vista County are majority White (54.27%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Buena Vista County, IA is a solidly middle-class 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50510 | Albert City | 1,055 | $78,523 | $104,400 | $758 | 2.3% | 31.9% |
| 51002 | Alta | 2,866 | $69,375 | $145,300 | $918 | 13.9% | 41.2% |
| 51033 | Linn Grove | 396 | $61,136 | $185,000 | $1,281 | 1.2% | 33.2% |
| 50565 | Marathon | 413 | $61,705 | $71,900 | $792 | 8.6% | 41.7% |
| 50568 | Newell | 1,364 | $74,946 | $124,300 | $717 | 5.9% | 36.0% |
| 50576 | Rembrandt | 281 | $65,179 | $106,000 | $817 | 4.3% | 34.4% |
| 50585 | Sioux Rapids | 1,165 | $70,179 | $99,200 | $641 | 0.2% | 40.7% |
| 50588 | Storm Lake | 13,346 | $65,475 | $178,800 | $836 | 3.3% | 37.6% |
| 50592 | Truesdale | 146 | $63,125 | $32,500 | $1,111 | 0.0% | 1.8% |