City

Mystic, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Appanoose County  ·  Iowa

👥484Population
💰$60,781Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$79,600Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 5.6%Other: 1.5%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic5.6%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
HS Graduate138 (40.9%)
Some College56 (16.6%)
Associates32 (9.5%)
Bachelors77 (22.8%)
Graduate Degree34 (10.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 22.8%Graduate: 10.1%Edu
HS Grad40.9%
Some College16.6%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors22.8%
Graduate10.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.7%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.7%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,781 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$79,600 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$813/mo
Total Housing Units341
Vacant Units128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
66%
About Mystic, IA

Mystic is a city in Iowa, located in Appanoose County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 484 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Mystic is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,781 is below the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mystic is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $813 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mystic is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mystic
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52574 484 $60,781 $79,600 $813 6.7% 32.9% 74.7%