County

Fremont County, IA

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Iowa

👥6,820Population
💰$75,483Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$152,789Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.4%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic3.2%
Black1.6%
Asian0.9%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,455 (31.9%)
Some College519 (11.4%)
Associates787 (17.2%)
Bachelors700 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree1,100 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College11.4%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,483 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$152,788 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$780/mo
Total Housing Units3,122
Vacant Units385

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
65%
About Fremont County, IA

Fremont County is located in Iowa and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,820 residents. With a median age of 46.52, it is a mature county.

Fremont County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,483 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.9% is well below the national average.

Housing in Fremont County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $152,788 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $779. Homeownership rates are high at 82.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Fremont County are primarily White (93.08%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Fremont 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 Codes in Fremont County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
51639 Farragut 884 $91,250 $136,800 $758 0.0% 44.6%
51640 Hamburg 1,445 $62,241 $120,400 $728 1.1% 29.9%
51649 Randolph 416 $90,781 $175,900 $1,087 3.0% 42.0%
51650 Riverton 189 $47,026 $47,800 1.2% 32.5%
51652 Sidney 1,551 $81,600 $140,900 $733 0.7% 38.0%
51653 Tabor 1,390 $71,417 $213,200 $690 1.6% 40.4%
51654 Thurman 301 $76,736 $227,500 $1,322 0.0% 45.1%