County

Greene County, IA

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Iowa

👥8,606Population
💰$61,557Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$145,080Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.2%
Asian1.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,868 (31.6%)
Some College938 (15.9%)
Associates732 (12.4%)
Bachelors1,106 (18.7%)
Graduate Degree1,247 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 18.7%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College15.9%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors18.7%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,557 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$145,080 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$791/mo
Total Housing Units4,307
Vacant Units419

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Greene County, IA

Greene County is located in Iowa and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,606 residents. With a median age of 45.11, it is a mature county.

Greene County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,556 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.1% is near the national average.

Housing in Greene County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $145,080 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $790. Homeownership rates are high at 74.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Greene County are primarily White (93.19%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Greene County, IA is a solidly middle-class 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 Codes in Greene County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
50050 Churdan 758 $66,875 $102,300 $919 3.0% 39.8%
50064 Dana 89 $92,841 $158,000 $635 13.8% 32.1%
50107 Grand Junction 791 $51,250 $79,400 $857 10.6% 30.2%
50129 Jefferson 5,116 $56,956 $154,700 $753 2.0% 43.2%
50217 Paton 474 $63,417 $151,400 $718 0.0% 22.3%
50235 Rippey 438 $96,875 $192,900 $750 4.6% 34.9%
51462 Scranton 940 $70,625 $155,800 $906 2.1% 40.6%