Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 7.6% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 29 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,247 (37.2%) |
| Some College | 1,414 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 1,374 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 1,778 (15.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,574 (22.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,231 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,432 ▼ 29% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $863/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 7,582 |
| Vacant Units | 666 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cedar County is located in Iowa and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,817 residents. With a median age of 43.02, it is a middle-aged county.
Cedar County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,230 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.6% is well below the national average.
Housing in Cedar County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $198,432 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $863. Homeownership rates are high at 79.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cedar County are primarily White (93.83%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Cedar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52721 | Bennett | 874 | $75,536 | $180,100 | $1,000 | 6.7% | 31.4% |
| 52216 | Clarence | 1,513 | $66,375 | $165,400 | $878 | 0.4% | 35.2% |
| 52747 | Durant | 2,098 | $84,875 | $204,100 | $773 | 0.4% | 44.7% |
| 52255 | Lowden | 1,100 | $60,625 | $137,900 | $933 | 3.9% | 37.2% |
| 52306 | Mechanicsville | 1,452 | $61,736 | $159,700 | $594 | 2.7% | 32.9% |
| 52337 | Stanwood | 842 | $66,786 | $148,200 | $955 | 2.8% | 26.7% |
| 52772 | Tipton | 5,186 | $80,997 | $213,600 | $812 | 3.4% | 33.3% |
| 52358 | West Branch | 3,752 | $81,250 | $235,900 | $1,010 | 4.2% | 49.2% |