City

Maxwell, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Story County  ·  Iowa

👥2,081Population
💰$93,281Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$204,600Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓45.7%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1%Other: 0.9%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic7.5%
Black0.5%
Asian1.0%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads45.7% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate403 (28.9%)
Some College121 (8.7%)
Associates229 (16.4%)
Bachelors248 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree389 (27.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College8.7%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,281 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$204,600 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units938
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
69%
About Maxwell, IA

Maxwell is a city in Iowa, located in Story County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,081 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Maxwell is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,281 is above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Maxwell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $204,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Maxwell is well-educated. 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Maxwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50161 2,081 $93,281 $204,600 $846 2.7% 45.7% 88.6%