City

Grafton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worth County  ·  Iowa

👥275Population
💰$58,750Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$99,300Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓47.9%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.6% Female 41.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.7%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads47.9% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate62 (32.6%)
Some College11 (5.8%)
Associates26 (13.7%)
Bachelors60 (31.6%)
Graduate Degree31 (16.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 31.6%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
HS Grad32.6%
Some College5.8%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors31.6%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,750 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$99,300 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$655/mo
Total Housing Units159
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
71%
About Grafton, IA

Grafton is a city in Iowa, located in Worth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 275 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.9 years.

Economically, Grafton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,750 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Grafton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $655 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grafton is well-educated. 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grafton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50440 275 $58,750 $99,300 $655 5.1% 47.9% 70.8%