City

Marengo, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Iowa County  ·  Iowa

👥4,046Population
💰$68,659Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$149,200Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 1.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.3%
Black1.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma56 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,135 (42.1%)
Some College305 (11.3%)
Associates439 (16.3%)
Bachelors372 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree388 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College11.3%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,659 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$149,200 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$752/mo
Total Housing Units1,850
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
66%
About Marengo, IA

Marengo is a city in Iowa, located in Iowa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,046 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Marengo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,659 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Marengo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $752 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marengo is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marengo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52301 4,046 $68,659 $149,200 $752 3.9% 28.2% 76.1%