City

Ute, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Monona County  ·  Iowa

👥529Population
💰$49,063Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$104,200Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Race
White99.8%
Hispanic0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
20%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.84
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
HS Graduate148 (38.4%)
Some College52 (13.5%)
Associates83 (21.6%)
Bachelors62 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree40 (10.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
HS Grad38.4%
Some College13.5%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,063 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$104,200 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$617/mo
Total Housing Units356
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
76%
About Ute, IA

Ute is a city in Iowa, located in Monona County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 529 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Ute is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,063 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ute is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $617 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ute is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ute
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51060 529 $49,063 $104,200 $617 1.3% 26.5% 77.4%