City

Stanton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Iowa

👥1,069Population
💰$86,111Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$113,000Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓48.6%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.6%Other: 1.6%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.6%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
32%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads48.6% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate191 (25.4%)
Some College100 (13.3%)
Associates93 (12.4%)
Bachelors167 (22.2%)
Graduate Degree199 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 22.2%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College13.3%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors22.2%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,111 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$113,000 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$931/mo
Total Housing Units436
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
69%
About Stanton, IA

Stanton is a city in Iowa, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,069 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Stanton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,111 is near the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Stanton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $931 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stanton is well-educated. 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stanton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51573 1,069 $86,111 $113,000 $931 0.6% 48.6% 82.3%