City

Plymouth, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cerro Gordo County  ·  Iowa

👥573Population
💰$74,286Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$167,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓24.7%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.3%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White98.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
HS Graduate143 (37.5%)
Some College51 (13.4%)
Associates93 (24.4%)
Bachelors58 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree36 (9.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 24.4%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
HS Grad37.5%
Some College13.4%
Associates24.4%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,286 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$167,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units270
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
65%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
71%
About Plymouth, IA

Plymouth is a city in Iowa, located in Cerro Gordo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 573 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Plymouth is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,286 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Plymouth is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plymouth is less-educated. 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plymouth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50464 573 $74,286 $167,000 $830 0.7% 24.7% 85.7%