City

Newton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jasper County  ·  Iowa

👥20,270Population
💰$61,064Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$161,900Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.9%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic4.6%
Black2.6%
Asian0.7%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma84 (0.6%)
HS Graduate5,296 (38.8%)
Some College2,240 (16.4%)
Associates1,900 (13.9%)
Bachelors1,690 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree2,441 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College16.4%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.3%Renter: 30.7%Tenure
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,064 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$161,900 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units8,919
Vacant Units914

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Newton, IA

Newton is a city in Iowa, located in Jasper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,270 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Newton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,064 is below the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Newton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newton is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50208 20,270 $61,064 $161,900 $830 5.5% 30.3% 69.3%