City

North Buena Vista, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Clayton County  ·  Iowa

👥97Population
💰$52,500Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂53.6Median Age
🏠$83,300Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
45%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
HS Graduate29 (39.2%)
Some College9 (12.2%)
Associates12 (16.2%)
Bachelors11 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree13 (17.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
HS Grad39.2%
Some College12.2%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
50%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$83,300 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units115
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
65%
About North Buena Vista, IA

North Buena Vista is a city in Iowa, located in Clayton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 97 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.6 years.

Economically, North Buena Vista is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,500 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in North Buena Vista is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Buena Vista is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

North Buena Vista, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in North Buena Vista
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52066 97 $52,500 $83,300 8.0% 32.4% 83.3%