Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.4% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 136 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,048 (37.6%) |
| Some College | 3,631 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 3,246 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 3,283 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,739 (19.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,471 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $176,103 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $815/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 15,570 |
| Vacant Units | 1,441 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jasper County is located in Iowa and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 36,343 residents. With a median age of 41.53, it is a middle-aged county.
Jasper County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,470 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Jasper County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $176,103 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $814. Homeownership rates are high at 74.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jasper County are primarily White (91.68%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Jasper County, IA is a solidly middle-class area in Iowa. The 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50028 | Baxter | 1,930 | $70,982 | $197,400 | $697 | 1.1% | 41.0% |
| 50054 | Colfax | 3,179 | $91,204 | $197,400 | $842 | 3.7% | 36.2% |
| 50135 | Kellogg | 1,777 | $70,192 | $178,800 | $791 | 12.1% | 36.0% |
| 50137 | Killduff | 107 | $63,750 | $164,600 | — | 0.0% | 52.6% |
| 50153 | Lynnville | 855 | $71,136 | $155,600 | $594 | 4.1% | 28.6% |
| 50168 | Mingo | 829 | $99,875 | $232,800 | $825 | 1.7% | 34.4% |
| 50170 | Monroe | 2,914 | $86,205 | $193,500 | $772 | 1.6% | 36.5% |
| 50208 | Newton | 20,270 | $61,064 | $161,900 | $830 | 5.5% | 30.3% |
| 50228 | Prairie City | 2,345 | $89,511 | $197,200 | $796 | 4.3% | 43.8% |
| 50232 | Reasnor | 656 | $84,118 | $256,500 | $939 | 4.0% | 33.0% |
| 50251 | Sully | 1,481 | $95,417 | $171,500 | $905 | 2.6% | 36.6% |