City

Dysart, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tama County  ·  Iowa

👥1,954Population
💰$72,917Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$168,800Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 1%Asian: 3.4%Other: 1.8%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic0.1%
Black1.0%
Asian3.4%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
HS Graduate502 (38.7%)
Some College164 (12.7%)
Associates147 (11.3%)
Bachelors146 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree337 (26%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 26%Edu
HS Grad38.7%
Some College12.7%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,917 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$168,800 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units884
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
68%
About Dysart, IA

Dysart is a city in Iowa, located in Tama County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,954 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Dysart is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,917 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dysart is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $718 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dysart is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dysart
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52224 1,954 $72,917 $168,800 $718 4.4% 37.3% 83.7%