City

Seymour, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Iowa

👥1,433Population
💰$55,714Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂26.9Median Age
🏠$128,500Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White98.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.7%)
HS Graduate217 (39.8%)
Some College67 (12.3%)
Associates78 (14.3%)
Bachelors73 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree101 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,714 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$128,500 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$634/mo
Total Housing Units554
Vacant Units84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
72%
About Seymour, IA

Seymour is a city in Iowa, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,433 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.9 years.

Economically, Seymour is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,714 is below the national average. Approximately 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Seymour is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $634 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seymour is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Seymour
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52590 1,433 $55,714 $128,500 $634 0.4% 31.9% 83.6%