City

Thompson, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Winnebago County  ·  Iowa

👥689Population
💰$44,880Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$94,400Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓54.8%College Grads▲ 41% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.7% Female 36.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.8%Hispanic: 19.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White78.8%
Hispanic19.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.79
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads54.8% ▲ 41% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
HS Graduate116 (24.1%)
Some College62 (12.9%)
Associates40 (8.3%)
Bachelors90 (18.7%)
Graduate Degree174 (36.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.1%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 18.7%Graduate: 36.1%Edu
HS Grad24.1%
Some College12.9%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors18.7%
Graduate36.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,880 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$94,400 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$709/mo
Total Housing Units439
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
64%
About Thompson, IA

Thompson is a city in Iowa, located in Winnebago County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 689 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Thompson is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,880 is below the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Thompson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $709 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thompson is well-educated. 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thompson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50478 689 $44,880 $94,400 $709 2.8% 54.8% 78.2%