County

Jones County, IA

10 ZIP codes  ·  10 cities  ·  Iowa

👥20,023Population
💰$71,335Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$187,482Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic2.5%
Black2.4%
Asian0.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma78 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,980 (36.2%)
Some College2,207 (16%)
Associates1,657 (12%)
Bachelors2,058 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree2,790 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 16%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College16.0%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,335 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$187,481 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units8,477
Vacant Units740

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Jones County, IA

Jones County is located in Iowa and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,023 residents. With a median age of 43.63, it is a middle-aged county.

Jones County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,334 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.7% is near the national average.

Housing in Jones County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $187,481 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $797. Homeownership rates are high at 80.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jones County are primarily White (92.13%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Jones County, IA is a solidly middle-class area in Iowa. The 10 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 Jones County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
52205 Anamosa 8,670 $65,991 $217,000 $922 3.3% 33.1%
52212 Center Junction 419 $82,400 $152,600 0.0% 55.5%
52305 Martelle 853 $95,583 $162,500 $720 6.0% 40.1%
52310 Monticello 6,384 $76,946 $192,800 $664 0.3% 39.9%
52312 Morley 43 $48,750 $76,900 0.0% 29.0%
52320 Olin 1,243 $70,000 $132,400 $742 10.5% 25.1%
52321 Onslow 456 $71,250 $121,400 $783 0.4% 24.4%
52323 Oxford Junction 879 $55,096 $85,000 $771 2.2% 23.8%
52362 Wyoming 927 $73,636 $130,000 $720 8.7% 40.9%