City

Tipton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cedar County  ·  Iowa

👥5,186Population
💰$80,997Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$213,600Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.4%Other: 2.9%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.4%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,557 (43.3%)
Some College405 (11.3%)
Associates417 (11.6%)
Bachelors479 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree717 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College11.3%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,997 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$213,600 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$812/mo
Total Housing Units2,334
Vacant Units179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
62%
About Tipton, IA

Tipton is a city in Iowa, located in Cedar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,186 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Tipton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,997 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tipton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $812 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tipton is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tipton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52772 5,186 $80,997 $213,600 $812 3.4% 33.3% 80.7%