City

Fremont, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mahaska County  ·  Iowa

👥1,179Population
💰$64,018Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂28.3Median Age
🏠$102,200Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 9.3%Black: 1.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic9.3%
Black1.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
16%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
28%
45–64
15%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.8%)
HS Graduate187 (31.2%)
Some College165 (27.5%)
Associates64 (10.7%)
Bachelors130 (21.7%)
Graduate Degree49 (8.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 27.5%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 21.7%Graduate: 8.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College27.5%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors21.7%
Graduate8.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.0%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,018 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$102,200 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units452
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Fremont, IA

Fremont is a city in Iowa, located in Mahaska County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,179 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.3 years.

Economically, Fremont is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,018 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fremont is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fremont is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fremont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52561 1,179 $64,018 $102,200 $675 3.1% 29.8% 67.0%