City

Preston, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Iowa

👥1,605Population
💰$79,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$153,500Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊0.1%Unemployment▼ 97% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 5.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic5.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment0.1% ▼ 97% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate417 (38.9%)
Some College111 (10.4%)
Associates163 (15.2%)
Bachelors172 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree205 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College10.4%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.6%Renter: 24.4%Tenure
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$153,500 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$798/mo
Total Housing Units701
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
67%
About Preston, IA

Preston is a city in Iowa, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,605 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Preston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,000 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Preston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $798 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Preston is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Preston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52069 1,605 $79,000 $153,500 $798 0.1% 35.2% 75.6%