City

Stanhope, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hamilton County  ·  Iowa

👥711Population
💰$70,000Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$117,900Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.4%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.1%
Asian0.6%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
HS Graduate191 (39.5%)
Some College57 (11.8%)
Associates88 (18.2%)
Bachelors72 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree75 (15.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
HS Grad39.5%
Some College11.8%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,000 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$117,900 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$571/mo
Total Housing Units317
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
68%
About Stanhope, IA

Stanhope is a city in Iowa, located in Hamilton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 711 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Stanhope is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,000 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Stanhope is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $571 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stanhope is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stanhope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50246 711 $70,000 $117,900 $571 0.5% 30.4% 72.5%