City

Fenton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kossuth County  ·  Iowa

👥470Population
💰$64,271Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$71,100Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊17.1%Unemployment▲ 250% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 4%Other: 0.2%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Black4.0%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
7%
18–24
14%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment17.1% ▲ 250% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate93 (29.8%)
Some College64 (20.5%)
Associates51 (16.3%)
Bachelors40 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree63 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 20.5%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College20.5%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.6%Renter: 7.4%Tenure
Owner92.6%
Renter7.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
12%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,271 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$71,100 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$710/mo
Total Housing Units269
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
68%
About Fenton, IA

Fenton is a city in Iowa, located in Kossuth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 470 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Fenton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,271 is below the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fenton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $71,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $710 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fenton is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50539 470 $64,271 $71,100 $710 17.1% 33.0% 92.6%