City

Missouri Valley, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Harrison County  ·  Iowa

👥4,881Population
💰$77,292Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$180,900Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 2.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.4%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian0.2%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,293 (38%)
Some College383 (11.2%)
Associates599 (17.6%)
Bachelors286 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree818 (24%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College11.2%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,292 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$180,900 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$761/mo
Total Housing Units2,337
Vacant Units231

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Missouri Valley, IA

Missouri Valley is a city in Iowa, located in Harrison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,881 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Missouri Valley is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,292 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Missouri Valley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $761 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Missouri Valley is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Missouri Valley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51555 4,881 $77,292 $180,900 $761 3.7% 32.4% 75.9%