City

De Soto, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Iowa

👥1,024Population
💰$95,208Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$216,800Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 4.2%Asian: 3.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian3.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
35%
45–64
15%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.5%)
HS Graduate225 (34.2%)
Some College96 (14.6%)
Associates96 (14.6%)
Bachelors49 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree181 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College14.6%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,208 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$216,800 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units416
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About De Soto, IA

De Soto is a city in Iowa, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,024 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, De Soto is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,208 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in De Soto is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of De Soto is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in De Soto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50069 1,024 $95,208 $216,800 $933 3.2% 35.0% 88.7%