City

Paton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Greene County  ·  Iowa

👥474Population
💰$63,417Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$151,400Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓22.3%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Asian: 1.3%Race
White98.7%
Asian1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
37%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads22.3% ▼ 43% below avg
HS Graduate192 (54.1%)
Some College33 (9.3%)
Associates51 (14.4%)
Bachelors30 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree49 (13.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.1%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
HS Grad54.1%
Some College9.3%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.0%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,417 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$151,400 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units252
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
66%
About Paton, IA

Paton is a city in Iowa, located in Greene County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 474 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Paton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,417 is below the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Paton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $718 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paton is less-educated. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Paton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50217 474 $63,417 $151,400 $718 0.0% 22.3% 86.0%