City

Mount Sterling, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Iowa

👥155Population
🎂28.7Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 20.0% Female 80.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
17%
18–24
21%
25–44
20%
45–64
35%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
HS Graduate11 (12.8%)
Some College21 (24.4%)
Associates34 (39.5%)
Graduate Degree20 (23.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.8%Some College: 24.4%Associates: 39.5%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
HS Grad12.8%
Some College24.4%
Associates39.5%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$100k–$150k
61%
$150k–$200k
20%

Financials

Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Total Housing Units114
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
65%
$50k–$75k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
88%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
45%
2000+
55%
About Mount Sterling, IA

Mount Sterling is a city in Iowa, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 155 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.7 years.

The real estate market in Mount Sterling is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Sterling is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Sterling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.