City

Mason City, IA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cerro Gordo County  ·  Iowa

👥28,818Population
💰$63,807Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$134,100Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.8%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 2.8%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White86.8%
Hispanic6.1%
Black2.8%
Asian1.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma145 (0.7%)
HS Graduate6,940 (35.6%)
Some College2,565 (13.2%)
Associates2,501 (12.8%)
Bachelors3,007 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree4,329 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College13.2%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,807 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$134,100 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$868/mo
Total Housing Units14,746
Vacant Units1,448

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Mason City, IA

Mason City is a city in Iowa, located in Cerro Gordo County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 28,818 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Mason City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,807 is below the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mason City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $868 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mason City is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.82%).

Mason City, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Mason City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50401 28,818 $63,807 $134,100 $868 2.8% 37.7% 68.2%

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