City

Dougherty, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cerro Gordo County  ·  Iowa

👥125Population
💰$51,250Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$55,000Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 9.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic9.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
19%
18–24
3%
25–44
10%
45–64
19%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1 (1.2%)
HS Graduate27 (33.3%)
Some College9 (11.1%)
Associates12 (14.8%)
Bachelors14 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree18 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College11.1%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,250 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$55,000 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units68
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
41%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
2000+
78%
About Dougherty, IA

Dougherty is a city in Iowa, located in Cerro Gordo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 125 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Dougherty is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,250 is below the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Dougherty is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $55,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dougherty is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88%).

Dougherty, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Dougherty
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50433 125 $51,250 $55,000 0.0% 39.5% 100.0%