City

Marquette, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clayton County  ·  Iowa

👥286Population
💰$44,107Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂55.6Median Age
🏠$132,800Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.5% Female 60.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 2.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.9%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian0.7%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
7%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
46%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.75
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.8%)
HS Graduate100 (42.4%)
Some College40 (16.9%)
Associates29 (12.3%)
Bachelors19 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree46 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College16.9%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,107 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$132,800 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$433/mo
Total Housing Units189
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
72%
About Marquette, IA

Marquette is a city in Iowa, located in Clayton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 286 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.6 years.

Economically, Marquette is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,107 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Marquette is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $433 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marquette is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marquette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52158 286 $44,107 $132,800 $433 5.4% 27.5% 87.7%