City

Humeston, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Iowa

👥863Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$106,800Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 5.9%Other: 2%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic5.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
14%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.8%)
HS Graduate213 (35.8%)
Some College93 (15.6%)
Associates85 (14.3%)
Bachelors70 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree129 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College15.6%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$106,800 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$546/mo
Total Housing Units489
Vacant Units117

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Humeston, IA

Humeston is a city in Iowa, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 863 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.6 years.

Economically, Humeston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Humeston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $546 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Humeston is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Humeston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50123 863 $63,750 $106,800 $546 2.1% 33.5% 82.0%