City

Mount Ayr, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Ringgold County  ·  Iowa

👥2,304Population
💰$69,352Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$151,400Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.7%)
HS Graduate437 (29.8%)
Some College190 (13%)
Associates253 (17.2%)
Bachelors198 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree379 (25.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 13%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College13.0%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,352 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$151,400 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$712/mo
Total Housing Units1,070
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
64%
About Mount Ayr, IA

Mount Ayr is a city in Iowa, located in Ringgold County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,304 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Mount Ayr is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,352 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Ayr is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $712 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Ayr is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Ayr
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50854 2,304 $69,352 $151,400 $712 0.7% 39.3% 73.8%