City

Monona, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clayton County  ·  Iowa

👥2,488Population
💰$71,136Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$149,200Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 1.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian0.5%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
32%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.5%)
HS Graduate833 (47%)
Some College216 (12.2%)
Associates269 (15.2%)
Bachelors217 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree228 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 47%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad47.0%
Some College12.2%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,136 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$149,200 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$861/mo
Total Housing Units1,232
Vacant Units134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
73%
About Monona, IA

Monona is a city in Iowa, located in Clayton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,488 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Monona is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,136 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Monona is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $861 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monona is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52159 2,488 $71,136 $149,200 $861 2.7% 25.1% 75.0%