City

Riverton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fremont County  ·  Iowa

👥189Population
💰$47,026Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂60.9Median Age
🏠$47,800Median Home Value▼ 83% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Other: 15.3%Race
White84.7%
Other15.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
4%
18–24
5%
25–44
14%
45–64
43%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.64
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate55 (35%)
Some College23 (14.6%)
Associates28 (17.8%)
Bachelors29 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree22 (14%)

Education

HS Grad: 35%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 14%Edu
HS Grad35.0%
Some College14.6%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.9%Renter: 6.1%Tenure
Owner93.9%
Renter6.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
55%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,026 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$47,800 ▼ 83% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units169
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
46%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
76%
About Riverton, IA

Riverton is a city in Iowa, located in Fremont County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 189 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.9 years.

Economically, Riverton is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,026 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Riverton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $47,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Riverton is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Riverton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51650 189 $47,026 $47,800 1.2% 32.5% 93.9%