City

Houghton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Iowa

👥76Population
💰$104,375Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$237,500Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓64.2%College Grads▲ 66% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 9.2%Other: 7.9%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic9.2%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
18%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
College Grads64.2% ▲ 66% above avg
HS Graduate15 (28.3%)
Some College1 (1.9%)
Associates3 (5.7%)
Bachelors10 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree24 (45.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 1.9%Associates: 5.7%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 45.3%Edu
HS Grad28.3%
Some College1.9%
Associates5.7%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate45.3%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,375 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$237,500 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%
About Houghton, IA

Houghton is a city in Iowa, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 76 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Houghton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,375 is above the national average.

The real estate market in Houghton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $237,500, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Houghton is highly educated. 64.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.89%).

Houghton, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Houghton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52631 76 $104,375 $237,500 0.0% 64.2% 100.0%