City

Greene, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Iowa

👥2,141Population
💰$66,181Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$150,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 4%Other: 1.2%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.2%
Asian4.0%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.7%)
HS Graduate477 (31.3%)
Some College229 (15%)
Associates193 (12.7%)
Bachelors263 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree349 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 15%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College15.0%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,181 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$150,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$898/mo
Total Housing Units1,016
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Greene, IA

Greene is a city in Iowa, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,141 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Greene is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,181 is near the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Greene is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $150,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $898 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Greene is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Greene
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50636 2,141 $66,181 $150,000 $898 2.3% 40.2% 80.3%