City

Patterson, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Iowa

👥293Population
💰$71,786Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$106,600Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓13.2%College Grads▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.7% Female 41.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84%Hispanic: 2.1%Other: 14%Race
White84.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Other14.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
30%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads13.2% ▼ 66% below avg
HS Graduate72 (37.9%)
Some College43 (22.6%)
Associates50 (26.3%)
Bachelors7 (3.7%)
Graduate Degree18 (9.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 22.6%Associates: 26.3%Bachelors: 3.7%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
HS Grad37.9%
Some College22.6%
Associates26.3%
Bachelors3.7%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.2%Renter: 4.8%Tenure
Owner95.2%
Renter4.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,786 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$106,600 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units130
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
69%
About Patterson, IA

Patterson is a city in Iowa, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 293 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Patterson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,786 is near the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Patterson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Patterson is less-educated. 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Patterson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50218 293 $71,786 $106,600 $700 0.0% 13.2% 95.2%