City

Story City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Story County  ·  Iowa

👥4,300Population
💰$88,333Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$218,500Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓57.3%College Grads▲ 48% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 0.6%Other: 0.8%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.6%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads57.3% ▲ 48% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
HS Graduate710 (23.4%)
Some College204 (6.7%)
Associates383 (12.6%)
Bachelors536 (17.6%)
Graduate Degree1,204 (39.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 17.6%Graduate: 39.6%Edu
HS Grad23.4%
Some College6.7%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors17.6%
Graduate39.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,333 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$218,500 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$963/mo
Total Housing Units1,949
Vacant Units109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Story City, IA

Story City is a city in Iowa, located in Story County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,300 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Story City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,333 is above the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Story City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $963 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Story City is well-educated. 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Story City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50248 4,300 $88,333 $218,500 $963 3.8% 57.3% 77.4%