City

Moulton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Appanoose County  ·  Iowa

👥963Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$89,400Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White99.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
HS Graduate203 (35.1%)
Some College102 (17.6%)
Associates73 (12.6%)
Bachelors79 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree122 (21.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
HS Grad35.1%
Some College17.6%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$89,400 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$683/mo
Total Housing Units510
Vacant Units146

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About Moulton, IA

Moulton is a city in Iowa, located in Appanoose County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 963 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Moulton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Moulton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $683 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moulton is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moulton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52572 963 $61,250 $89,400 $683 1.3% 34.7% 71.4%