City

Farmington, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Iowa

👥1,151Population
💰$58,580Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$88,800Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.4%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.4%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
23%
18–24
2%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate306 (37.5%)
Some College174 (21.3%)
Associates88 (10.8%)
Bachelors137 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree111 (13.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
HS Grad37.5%
Some College21.3%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,580 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$88,800 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$742/mo
Total Housing Units558
Vacant Units73

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Farmington, IA

Farmington is a city in Iowa, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,151 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Farmington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,580 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Farmington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $742 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Farmington is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Farmington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52626 1,151 $58,580 $88,800 $742 4.9% 30.4% 79.8%