City

Kingsley, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plymouth County  ·  Iowa

👥2,047Population
💰$74,655Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$195,000Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓46.5%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.2%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.7%
Asian0.8%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads46.5% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.7%)
HS Graduate421 (32.1%)
Some College108 (8.2%)
Associates150 (11.4%)
Bachelors174 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree436 (33.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College8.2%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,655 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$195,000 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$689/mo
Total Housing Units953
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
66%
About Kingsley, IA

Kingsley is a city in Iowa, located in Plymouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,047 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Kingsley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,655 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kingsley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $689 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kingsley is well-educated. 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kingsley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51028 2,047 $74,655 $195,000 $689 0.6% 46.5% 81.0%