City

Kensett, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Worth County  ·  Iowa

👥613Population
💰$60,000Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂56.6Median Age
🏠$123,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 2.1%Other: 0.7%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic2.5%
Black2.1%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
35%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.90
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
HS Graduate182 (38.4%)
Some College57 (12%)
Associates58 (12.2%)
Bachelors94 (19.8%)
Graduate Degree83 (17.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 12%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 19.8%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
HS Grad38.4%
Some College12.0%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors19.8%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$123,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$618/mo
Total Housing Units359
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
67%
About Kensett, IA

Kensett is a city in Iowa, located in Worth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 613 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.6 years.

Economically, Kensett is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,000 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kensett is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $618 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kensett is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kensett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50448 613 $60,000 $123,800 $618 1.0% 37.3% 84.5%