City

Saint Charles, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Iowa

👥2,299Population
💰$110,027Median HH Income▲ 44% above avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$297,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.6%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 4.8%Other: 3.2%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic4.8%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads45.6% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate507 (31.5%)
Some College147 (9.1%)
Associates219 (13.6%)
Bachelors262 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree472 (29.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 29.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College9.1%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate29.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,027 ▲ 44% above avg
Median Home Value$297,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$939/mo
Total Housing Units936
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Saint Charles, IA

Saint Charles is a city in Iowa, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,299 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Saint Charles is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,027 is above the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Charles is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $297,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $939 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Charles is well-educated. 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Charles
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50240 2,299 $110,027 $297,200 $939 2.9% 45.6% 87.4%