City

Monroe, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jasper County  ·  Iowa

👥2,914Population
💰$86,205Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$193,500Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.1%
Asian1.0%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
HS Graduate739 (36.5%)
Some College269 (13.3%)
Associates277 (13.7%)
Bachelors290 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree449 (22.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
HS Grad36.5%
Some College13.3%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,205 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$193,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$772/mo
Total Housing Units1,231
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Monroe, IA

Monroe is a city in Iowa, located in Jasper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,914 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Monroe is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,205 is near the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Monroe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $772 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monroe is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monroe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50170 2,914 $86,205 $193,500 $772 1.6% 36.5% 78.0%