City

Stanley, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Buchanan County  ·  Iowa

👥178Population
💰$56,850Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$111,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓54.8%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊12.8%Unemployment▲ 161% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 3.4%Other: 0.6%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
15%
18–24
19%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads54.8% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment12.8% ▲ 161% above avg
HS Graduate41 (35.7%)
Some College8 (7%)
Associates3 (2.6%)
Bachelors25 (21.7%)
Graduate Degree38 (33%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 7%Associates: 2.6%Bachelors: 21.7%Graduate: 33%Edu
HS Grad35.7%
Some College7.0%
Associates2.6%
Bachelors21.7%
Graduate33.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.4%Renter: 39.6%Tenure
Owner60.4%
Renter39.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
42%
$200k–$300k
20%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,850 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$111,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units101
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
4%
2000+
67%
About Stanley, IA

Stanley is a city in Iowa, located in Buchanan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 178 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Stanley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,850 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Stanley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 60.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stanley is well-educated. 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stanley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50671 178 $56,850 $111,800 12.8% 54.8% 60.4%