County

Jefferson County, IA

6 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Iowa

👥15,241Population
💰$56,990Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$161,522Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓54.6%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 7.1%Asian: 5.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White82.2%
Hispanic4.4%
Black7.1%
Asian5.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size-1.99
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads54.6% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,493 (23%)
Some College1,079 (9.9%)
Associates1,268 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,344 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree4,647 (42.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 23%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 42.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad23.0%
Some College9.9%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate42.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.4%Renter: 35.6%Tenure
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,990 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$161,522 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$896/mo
Total Housing Units7,572
Vacant Units861

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
62%
About Jefferson County, IA

Jefferson County is located in Iowa and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,241 residents. With a median age of 45.21, it is a mature county.

Jefferson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,989 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Jefferson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $161,522 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $896. Homeownership rates are high at 64.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jefferson County are primarily White (82.18%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Jefferson County, IA is a solidly middle-class area in Iowa. The 6 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 Jefferson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
52533 Batavia 1,030 $59,659 $110,300 $1,060 8.1% 36.0%
52556 Fairfield 11,586 $55,528 $168,200 $877 4.8% 59.0%
52567 Libertyville 542 $79,265 $179,000 $907 2.5% 36.3%
52635 Lockridge 777 $71,250 — $1,108 0.8% 26.7%
52580 Packwood 691 $44,009 $112,200 $726 9.2% 31.3%

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