City

Mount Vernon, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Linn County  ·  Iowa

👥6,048Population
💰$106,667Median HH Income▲ 40% above avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$279,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓55.6%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.3%
Asian1.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
20%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads55.6% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.3%)
HS Graduate639 (20.4%)
Some College261 (8.3%)
Associates480 (15.3%)
Bachelors361 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree1,381 (44.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 20.4%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 44.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad20.4%
Some College8.3%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate44.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,667 ▲ 40% above avg
Median Home Value$279,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$886/mo
Total Housing Units1,949
Vacant Units161

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Mount Vernon, IA

Mount Vernon is a city in Iowa, located in Linn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,048 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Mount Vernon is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,667 is above the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Vernon is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $886 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Vernon is well-educated. 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52314 6,048 $106,667 $279,800 $886 4.4% 55.6% 89.4%