City

Keystone, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Iowa

👥1,106Population
💰$77,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$154,400Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓50.4%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 1%Other: 2.9%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.0%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads50.4% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate202 (29.4%)
Some College61 (8.9%)
Associates77 (11.2%)
Bachelors189 (27.6%)
Graduate Degree157 (22.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 27.6%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
HS Grad29.4%
Some College8.9%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors27.6%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$154,400 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$992/mo
Total Housing Units423
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
70%
About Keystone, IA

Keystone is a city in Iowa, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,106 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Keystone is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,500 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Keystone is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $992 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Keystone is well-educated. 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Keystone
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52249 1,106 $77,500 $154,400 $992 2.3% 50.4% 86.5%