City

Sumner, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Bremer County  ·  Iowa

👥3,596Population
💰$63,429Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$156,300Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,101 (43.7%)
Some College207 (8.2%)
Associates264 (10.5%)
Bachelors398 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree542 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College8.2%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,429 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$156,300 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units1,669
Vacant Units117

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
68%
About Sumner, IA

Sumner is a city in Iowa, located in Bremer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,596 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Sumner is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,429 is below the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sumner is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sumner is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sumner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50674 3,596 $63,429 $156,300 $839 4.6% 37.3% 80.0%