City

Martelle, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jones County  ·  Iowa

👥853Population
💰$95,583Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂33.2Median Age
🏠$162,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.5%Other: 8%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.5%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
34%
18–24
5%
25–44
30%
45–64
21%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.10
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
HS Graduate101 (21.3%)
Some College84 (17.7%)
Associates99 (20.9%)
Bachelors80 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree110 (23.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.3%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
HS Grad21.3%
Some College17.7%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,583 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$162,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$720/mo
Total Housing Units284
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
50%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
67%
About Martelle, IA

Martelle is a city in Iowa, located in Jones County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 853 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.2 years.

Economically, Martelle is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,583 is above the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Martelle is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $720 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Martelle is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.86%).

Martelle, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Martelle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52305 853 $95,583 $162,500 $720 6.0% 40.1% 86.2%