City

Stanwood, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cedar County  ·  Iowa

👥842Population
💰$66,786Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$148,200Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 1.9%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic0.1%
Black1.9%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate250 (44.7%)
Some College78 (14%)
Associates81 (14.5%)
Bachelors70 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree79 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 14%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad44.7%
Some College14.0%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,786 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$148,200 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$955/mo
Total Housing Units377
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
71%
About Stanwood, IA

Stanwood is a city in Iowa, located in Cedar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 842 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Stanwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,786 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Stanwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $955 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stanwood is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stanwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52337 842 $66,786 $148,200 $955 2.8% 26.7% 77.8%