City

Pierson, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Woodbury County  ·  Iowa

👥465Population
💰$80,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.7Median Age
🏠$105,400Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 8.2%Other: 5.6%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic8.2%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
36%
45–64
14%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.4%)
HS Graduate86 (31.3%)
Some College39 (14.2%)
Associates24 (8.7%)
Bachelors55 (20%)
Graduate Degree70 (25.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 20%Graduate: 25.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College14.2%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors20.0%
Graduate25.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$105,400 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$716/mo
Total Housing Units197
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
78%
About Pierson, IA

Pierson is a city in Iowa, located in Woodbury County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 465 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.7 years.

Economically, Pierson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,000 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pierson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $716 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pierson is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.24%).

Pierson, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Pierson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51048 465 $80,000 $105,400 $716 3.0% 45.5% 76.5%