City

Moorhead, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monona County  ·  Iowa

👥680Population
💰$78,393Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$70,000Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.6%Other: 13.4%Race
White86.6%
Other13.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
14%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
HS Graduate200 (47.6%)
Some College33 (7.9%)
Associates53 (12.6%)
Bachelors53 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree81 (19.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.6%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
HS Grad47.6%
Some College7.9%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,393 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$70,000 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$867/mo
Total Housing Units306
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
78%
About Moorhead, IA

Moorhead is a city in Iowa, located in Monona County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 680 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Moorhead is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,393 is near the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Moorhead is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $70,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $867 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moorhead is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moorhead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51558 680 $78,393 $70,000 $867 8.8% 31.9% 83.7%