City

Stuart, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Guthrie County  ·  Iowa

👥2,652Population
💰$75,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$202,700Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.9%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic5.5%
Black2.4%
Asian0.2%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma59 (3.3%)
HS Graduate649 (36.5%)
Some College241 (13.6%)
Associates284 (16%)
Bachelors192 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree353 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College13.6%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$202,700 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units1,163
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
67%
About Stuart, IA

Stuart is a city in Iowa, located in Guthrie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,652 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Stuart is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,750 is near the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Stuart is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stuart is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stuart
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50250 2,652 $75,750 $202,700 $700 2.2% 30.7% 78.8%