City

Ventura, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cerro Gordo County  ·  Iowa

👥701Population
💰$82,292Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$220,800Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓47.8%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 2.7%Other: 0.3%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic2.7%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
34%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads47.8% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (2.9%)
HS Graduate113 (22.1%)
Some College49 (9.6%)
Associates90 (17.6%)
Bachelors80 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree164 (32.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 32.1%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad22.1%
Some College9.6%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate32.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,292 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$220,800 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,058/mo
Total Housing Units427
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Ventura, IA

Ventura is a city in Iowa, located in Cerro Gordo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 701 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Ventura is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,292 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ventura is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,058 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ventura is well-educated. 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ventura
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50482 701 $82,292 $220,800 $1,058 1.4% 47.8% 82.7%