City

New Sharon, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mahaska County  ·  Iowa

👥2,360Population
💰$76,389Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$156,500Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White98.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
14%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate620 (40.4%)
Some College157 (10.2%)
Associates227 (14.8%)
Bachelors182 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree347 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College10.2%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,389 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$156,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$577/mo
Total Housing Units1,175
Vacant Units131

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
66%
About New Sharon, IA

New Sharon is a city in Iowa, located in Mahaska County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,360 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, New Sharon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,389 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in New Sharon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $577 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Sharon is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.14%).

New Sharon, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in New Sharon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50207 2,360 $76,389 $156,500 $577 1.5% 34.5% 70.1%