City

Dexter, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Iowa

👥1,366Population
💰$90,352Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$187,500Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 2.9%Other: 4.6%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.4%
Asian2.9%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
35%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate272 (27.8%)
Some College174 (17.8%)
Associates150 (15.3%)
Bachelors110 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree273 (27.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
HS Grad27.8%
Some College17.8%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,352 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$187,500 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units739
Vacant Units164

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Dexter, IA

Dexter is a city in Iowa, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,366 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Dexter is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,352 is above the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dexter is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dexter is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dexter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50070 1,366 $90,352 $187,500 $883 3.4% 39.1% 85.0%