City

Monmouth, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Iowa

👥446Population
💰$64,500Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂58.0Median Age
🏠$159,000Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓18.4%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.9% Female 38.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Asian: 0.7%Race
White99.3%
Asian0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
12%
45–64
42%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads18.4% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate178 (58.4%)
Some College58 (19%)
Associates13 (4.3%)
Bachelors24 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree32 (10.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 58.4%Some College: 19%Associates: 4.3%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 10.5%Edu
HS Grad58.4%
Some College19.0%
Associates4.3%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate10.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,500 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$159,000 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$853/mo
Total Housing Units228
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
66%
About Monmouth, IA

Monmouth is a city in Iowa, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 446 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58 years.

Economically, Monmouth is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,500 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Monmouth is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $853 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monmouth is less-educated. 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monmouth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52309 446 $64,500 $159,000 $853 4.6% 18.4% 86.6%