City

Marshalltown, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Iowa

👥31,163Population
💰$71,212Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$130,500Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.5%Hispanic: 29.5%Black: 1.9%Asian: 4.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White60.5%
Hispanic29.5%
Black1.9%
Asian4.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma588 (3.3%)
HS Graduate6,137 (34.2%)
Some College2,145 (12%)
Associates2,783 (15.5%)
Bachelors2,207 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree4,081 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 12%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College12.0%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,212 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$130,500 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$865/mo
Total Housing Units12,614
Vacant Units892

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
61%
About Marshalltown, IA

Marshalltown is a city in Iowa, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 31,163 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Marshalltown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,212 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Marshalltown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $865 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marshalltown is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (60.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marshalltown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50158 31,163 $71,212 $130,500 $865 4.3% 35.1% 70.0%