City

Pleasantville, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Iowa

👥3,396Population
💰$69,221Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$172,700Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 2.2%Asian: 2.2%Other: 4.7%Race
White89.1%
Hispanic1.3%
Black2.2%
Asian2.2%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
31%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate670 (31.2%)
Some College363 (16.9%)
Associates346 (16.1%)
Bachelors340 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree424 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College16.9%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,221 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$172,700 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units1,432
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Pleasantville, IA

Pleasantville is a city in Iowa, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,396 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Pleasantville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,221 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pleasantville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pleasantville is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pleasantville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50225 3,396 $69,221 $172,700 $830 1.5% 35.6% 82.8%