Montgomery County, IA ZIP Codes
Iowa (IA) · 6 ZIP codes · 5 cities
6
ZIP codes
10,322
population (2021)
-3.9%
pop change since 2010
19137
FIPS code
Montgomery County ZIP code map
About Montgomery County
Montgomery County is located in Iowa and contains 6 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 10,322 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.9% from 10,740 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Montgomery County is 19137.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 10,322 |
| 2010 population | 10,740 |
| Change | -3.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| FIPS code | 19137 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Montgomery County
ZIP codes for Montgomery County, IA (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50847 | Grant | Montgomery | View map |
| 50864 | Villisca | Montgomery | View map |
| 51532 | Elliott | Montgomery | View map |
| 51566 | Red Oak | Montgomery | View map |
| 51573 | Stanton | Montgomery | View map |
| 51591 | Red Oak | Montgomery | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,293
Population
44.3
Median age
$61,070
Median household income
$35,652
Per capita income
$96,400
Median home value
$712
Median monthly rent
76.0%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
3,731
Housing units
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
302
Under 5
306
334
5–9
340
331
10–14
336
280
15–19
285
267
20–24
271
520
25–34
527
566
35–44
575
585
45–54
593
364
55–59
369
427
60–64
434
620
65–74
629
311
75–84
315
201
85+
205
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,301 | 23.3% |
| 18 and over | 7,992 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,281 | 21.8% |
| Median age | 44.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Other race
1%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,542 | 91.5% |
| Two or more races | 333 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 200 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 138 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 108 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
20.1%
$75k–$100k
18.5%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $61,070 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.1%
$50k–$100k
38.5%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
10.3%
$300k–$500k
7.1%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,400 |
| Median rent / month | $712 |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
| Single-family detached | 87.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 34.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.0% |
| Electricity | 24.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,057 | 53.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 430 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 900 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,101 | 21.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,232 | 28.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,597 | 34.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 15.7% |
| Married | 57.5% | 57.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 13.1% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
32.3%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
16.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 111 | 10.6% |
| Kindergarten | 142 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,071 | 48.2% |
| High school | 541 | 23.8% |
| College / grad school | 224 | 12.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Retail trade
10.8%
Agriculture & mining
8.6%
Construction
6.9%
Other services
6.6%
Public administration
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Professional & management
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Information
3.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.7% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 19.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.8% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 10.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.7% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.6%
Under 18 years
18.5%
18 and over
11.0%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
29.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 28.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 678 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.5% |
| Public insurance | 42.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,685 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 57 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 27 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,232 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 10,189 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 7,018 | 65.6% |
| Foreign born | 43 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 61 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 50 | 66.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,360 | 13.2% |
| Italian | 1,051 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 477 | 4.6% |
| Polish | 182 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 145 | 1.4% |
| English | 107 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0.2% |
| German | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 91.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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