City

University Park, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mahaska County  ·  Iowa

👥607Population
💰$63,125Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂30.1Median Age
🏠$88,900Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓45.1%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.3% Female 41.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.4%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 6.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 7.7%Race
White77.4%
Hispanic8.1%
Black6.4%
Asian0.3%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
22%
18–24
13%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads45.1% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.7%)
HS Graduate91 (30.6%)
Some College33 (11.1%)
Associates37 (12.5%)
Bachelors71 (23.9%)
Graduate Degree63 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 23.9%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College11.1%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors23.9%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.6%Renter: 45.4%Tenure
Owner54.6%
Renter45.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
59%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,125 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$88,900 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units268
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
76%
About University Park, IA

University Park is a city in Iowa, located in Mahaska County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 607 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.1 years.

Economically, University Park is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,125 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in University Park is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month.

The population of University Park is well-educated. 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in University Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52595 607 $63,125 $88,900 $731 4.5% 45.1% 54.6%