City

Milford, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dickinson County  ·  Iowa

👥4,990Population
💰$67,628Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$256,100Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓48.1%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 3.7%Asian: 0%Other: 0.9%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian0.0%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads48.1% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.2%)
HS Graduate820 (23.6%)
Some College372 (10.7%)
Associates600 (17.3%)
Bachelors600 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree1,069 (30.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 30.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College10.7%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate30.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,628 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$256,100 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$904/mo
Total Housing Units3,104
Vacant Units830

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
66%
About Milford, IA

Milford is a city in Iowa, located in Dickinson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,990 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Milford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,628 is near the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Milford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $256,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $904 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Milford is well-educated. 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Milford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51351 4,990 $67,628 $256,100 $904 2.0% 48.1% 74.8%