City

Oxford, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Iowa

👥1,997Population
💰$59,688Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂32.1Median Age
🏠$249,100Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓43.1%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊12.9%Unemployment▲ 163% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.2%Hispanic: 4%Black: 7.5%Other: 9.3%Race
White79.2%
Hispanic4.0%
Black7.5%
Other9.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
28%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty23.9% ▲ 139% above avg
College Grads43.1% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment12.9% ▲ 163% above avg
HS Graduate356 (29.8%)
Some College184 (15.4%)
Associates139 (11.7%)
Bachelors126 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree388 (32.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 32.5%Edu
HS Grad29.8%
Some College15.4%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate32.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner86.0%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,688 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$249,100 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units819
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Oxford, IA

Oxford is a city in Iowa, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,997 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.1 years.

Economically, Oxford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,688 is below the national average. Approximately 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Oxford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $249,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $892 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oxford is well-educated. 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oxford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52322 1,997 $59,688 $249,100 $892 12.9% 43.1% 86.0%