City

Greenfield, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Adair County  ·  Iowa

👥2,427Population
💰$60,375Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$127,500Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 1.3%Other: 0.4%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.3%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.3%)
HS Graduate643 (40.5%)
Some College162 (10.2%)
Associates214 (13.5%)
Bachelors184 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree378 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College10.2%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,375 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$127,500 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$597/mo
Total Housing Units1,239
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
65%
About Greenfield, IA

Greenfield is a city in Iowa, located in Adair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,427 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Greenfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,375 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Greenfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $597 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Greenfield is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Greenfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50849 2,427 $60,375 $127,500 $597 2.4% 35.4% 67.2%