City

Ferguson, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Iowa

👥97Population
💰$51,250Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂53.6Median Age
🏠$75,700Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊18.9%Unemployment▲ 287% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 4.1%Other: 5.2%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic4.1%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.94
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment18.9% ▲ 287% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (3.2%)
HS Graduate19 (30.6%)
Some College9 (14.5%)
Associates11 (17.7%)
Bachelors13 (21%)
Graduate Degree8 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 21%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College14.5%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors21.0%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
23%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,250 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$75,700 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$590/mo
Total Housing Units65
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
67%
About Ferguson, IA

Ferguson is a city in Iowa, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 97 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.6 years.

Economically, Ferguson is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,250 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ferguson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $590 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ferguson is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ferguson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50078 97 $51,250 $75,700 $590 18.9% 33.9% 80.0%