City

Van Meter, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Iowa

👥3,105Population
💰$150,341Median HH Income▲ 97% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$318,600Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓56.2%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.3%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.7%
Asian0.8%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty1.5% ▼ 85% below avg
College Grads56.2% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.3%)
HS Graduate409 (21%)
Some College208 (10.7%)
Associates229 (11.8%)
Bachelors291 (15%)
Graduate Degree802 (41.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 21%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 41.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad21.0%
Some College10.7%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate41.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$150,341 ▲ 97% above avg
Median Home Value$318,600 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$979/mo
Total Housing Units1,067
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
31%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
63%
About Van Meter, IA

Van Meter is a city in Iowa, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,105 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Van Meter is a affluent community. The median household income of $150,341 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Van Meter is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $318,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $979 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Van Meter is well-educated. 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Van Meter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50261 3,105 $150,341 $318,600 $979 0.6% 56.2% 84.5%