City

Crescent, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pottawattamie County  ·  Iowa

👥1,694Population
💰$99,625Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$331,900Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 2.5%Other: 0.2%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic2.5%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate360 (28.7%)
Some College248 (19.8%)
Associates245 (19.6%)
Bachelors86 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree311 (24.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 24.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College19.8%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate24.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,625 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$331,900 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$593/mo
Total Housing Units677
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Crescent, IA

Crescent is a city in Iowa, located in Pottawattamie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,694 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Crescent is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,625 is above the national average. Approximately 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Crescent is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $331,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $593 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crescent is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.81%).

Crescent, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Crescent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51526 1,694 $99,625 $331,900 $593 0.8% 31.7% 90.5%