City

Vinton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Iowa

👥7,745Population
💰$71,537Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$173,800Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.5%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma85 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,640 (32%)
Some College472 (9.2%)
Associates603 (11.8%)
Bachelors806 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree1,517 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College9.2%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,537 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$173,800 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$838/mo
Total Housing Units3,548
Vacant Units333

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Vinton, IA

Vinton is a city in Iowa, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,745 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Vinton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,537 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Vinton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $838 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vinton is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vinton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52349 7,745 $71,537 $173,800 $838 2.7% 45.3% 79.7%