City

Martensdale, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  Iowa

👥588Population
💰$53,750Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂29.0Median Age
🏠$176,400Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1%Other: 6%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.0%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
20%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
HS Graduate116 (35.4%)
Some College56 (17.1%)
Associates57 (17.4%)
Bachelors41 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree58 (17.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
HS Grad35.4%
Some College17.1%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
46%
$200k–$300k
20%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,750 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$176,400 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$863/mo
Total Housing Units267
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Martensdale, IA

Martensdale is a city in Iowa, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 588 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29 years.

Economically, Martensdale is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,750 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Martensdale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $863 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Martensdale is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Martensdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50160 588 $53,750 $176,400 $863 5.3% 30.2% 75.8%