City

Jefferson, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Greene County  ·  Iowa

👥5,116Population
💰$56,956Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$154,700Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,006 (27.9%)
Some College631 (17.5%)
Associates389 (10.8%)
Bachelors738 (20.5%)
Graduate Degree819 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 20.5%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College17.5%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors20.5%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,956 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$154,700 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$753/mo
Total Housing Units2,619
Vacant Units208

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Jefferson, IA

Jefferson is a city in Iowa, located in Greene County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,116 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Jefferson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,956 is below the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Jefferson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $753 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jefferson is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jefferson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50129 5,116 $56,956 $154,700 $753 2.0% 43.2% 73.1%