City

Prescott, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Iowa

👥701Population
💰$70,536Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$162,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 1.4%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic0.3%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
40%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate180 (36%)
Some College50 (10%)
Associates43 (8.6%)
Bachelors106 (21.2%)
Graduate Degree121 (24.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 36%Some College: 10%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 21.2%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
HS Grad36.0%
Some College10.0%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors21.2%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,536 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$162,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,059/mo
Total Housing Units293
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
70%
About Prescott, IA

Prescott is a city in Iowa, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 701 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Prescott is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,536 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Prescott is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,059 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prescott is well-educated. 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prescott
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50859 701 $70,536 $162,500 $1,059 0.8% 45.4% 83.2%