City

Rippey, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Greene County  ·  Iowa

👥438Population
💰$96,875Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$192,900Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Asian: 2.3%Other: 3.9%Race
White93.8%
Asian2.3%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
32%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate100 (36.4%)
Some College41 (14.9%)
Associates38 (13.8%)
Bachelors53 (19.3%)
Graduate Degree43 (15.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 19.3%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
HS Grad36.4%
Some College14.9%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors19.3%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,875 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$192,900 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units175
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Rippey, IA

Rippey is a city in Iowa, located in Greene County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 438 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Rippey is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,875 is above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rippey is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rippey is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rippey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50235 438 $96,875 $192,900 $750 4.6% 34.9% 73.6%