City

New Market, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Taylor County  ·  Iowa

👥751Population
💰$70,568Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$103,400Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (4.3%)
HS Graduate180 (36.8%)
Some College48 (9.8%)
Associates74 (15.1%)
Bachelors84 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree82 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College9.8%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,568 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$103,400 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$827/mo
Total Housing Units330
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
69%
About New Market, IA

New Market is a city in Iowa, located in Taylor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 751 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, New Market is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,568 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in New Market is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $827 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Market is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Market
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51646 751 $70,568 $103,400 $827 1.5% 34.0% 81.5%