City

Marcus, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Iowa

👥1,664Population
💰$75,673Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$182,900Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓48.8%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 5.1%Other: 3.9%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic2.3%
Black5.1%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads48.8% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate291 (27.2%)
Some College112 (10.5%)
Associates144 (13.5%)
Bachelors196 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree326 (30.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 18.3%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
HS Grad27.2%
Some College10.5%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors18.3%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,673 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$182,900 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$640/mo
Total Housing Units790
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
64%
About Marcus, IA

Marcus is a city in Iowa, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,664 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Marcus is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,673 is near the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Marcus is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $640 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marcus is well-educated. 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marcus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51035 1,664 $75,673 $182,900 $640 1.2% 48.8% 82.3%