City

Soldier, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monona County  ·  Iowa

👥379Population
💰$70,000Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$125,000Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.9% Female 40.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 2.6%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic0.5%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
HS Graduate109 (40.8%)
Some College29 (10.9%)
Associates28 (10.5%)
Bachelors49 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree52 (19.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
HS Grad40.8%
Some College10.9%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,000 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$125,000 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$622/mo
Total Housing Units200
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
65%
About Soldier, IA

Soldier is a city in Iowa, located in Monona County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 379 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Soldier is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,000 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Soldier is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $622 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Soldier is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Soldier
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51572 379 $70,000 $125,000 $622 1.1% 37.8% 80.9%