City

Montezuma, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Poweshiek County  ·  Iowa

👥2,445Population
💰$55,944Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂52.3Median Age
🏠$188,700Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.6%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.7%)
HS Graduate782 (44.8%)
Some College215 (12.3%)
Associates288 (16.5%)
Bachelors158 (9%)
Graduate Degree292 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad44.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,944 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$188,700 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units1,592
Vacant Units419

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Montezuma, IA

Montezuma is a city in Iowa, located in Poweshiek County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,445 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.3 years.

Economically, Montezuma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,944 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Montezuma is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $822 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Montezuma is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Montezuma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50171 2,445 $55,944 $188,700 $822 7.0% 25.8% 70.8%