City

Miles, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Iowa

👥727Population
💰$78,333Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$133,900Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 2.6%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic0.6%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
13%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
HS Graduate224 (45.6%)
Some College76 (15.5%)
Associates53 (10.8%)
Bachelors56 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree82 (16.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
HS Grad45.6%
Some College15.5%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,333 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$133,900 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units364
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About Miles, IA

Miles is a city in Iowa, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 727 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Miles is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,333 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Miles is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Miles is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Miles
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52064 727 $78,333 $133,900 $825 5.6% 28.1% 83.1%