City

Slater, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Story County  ·  Iowa

👥1,866Population
💰$101,544Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$235,600Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓62.2%College Grads▲ 60% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.4%
Asian0.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads62.2% ▲ 60% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
HS Graduate218 (17.3%)
Some College94 (7.5%)
Associates164 (13%)
Bachelors261 (20.7%)
Graduate Degree521 (41.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 17.3%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 20.7%Graduate: 41.4%Edu
HS Grad17.3%
Some College7.5%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors20.7%
Graduate41.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,544 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$235,600 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units761
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Slater, IA

Slater is a city in Iowa, located in Story County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,866 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Slater is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,544 is above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Slater is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Slater is highly educated. 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Slater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50244 1,866 $101,544 $235,600 $877 0.3% 62.2% 89.2%