Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,455 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 519 (11.4%) |
| Associates | 787 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 700 (15.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,100 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,483 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $152,788 ▼ 45% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $780/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,122 |
| Vacant Units | 385 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |