City

Promise City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Iowa

👥391Population
💰$59,231Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$104,200Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Other: 8.4%Race
White91.6%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty24.8% ▲ 148% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
HS Graduate109 (40.4%)
Some College61 (22.6%)
Associates40 (14.8%)
Bachelors22 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree38 (14.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 22.6%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
HS Grad40.4%
Some College22.6%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,231 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$104,200 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,250/mo
Total Housing Units166
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Promise City, IA

Promise City is a city in Iowa, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 391 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Promise City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,231 is below the national average. Approximately 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Promise City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,250 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Promise City is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Promise City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52583 391 $59,231 $104,200 $1,250 0.0% 22.2% 82.1%