University Heights city, Iowa
City
Population: 1,232
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Iowa , Iowa
Census Bureau data for University Heights city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — University Heights city
- What is the median household income in University Heights city?
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The median household income in University Heights city is $105,172 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in University Heights city?
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The poverty rate in University Heights city is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in University Heights city?
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$393,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in University Heights city?
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The median gross rent in University Heights city is $1,417 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of University Heights city residents have a college degree?
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89.2% of adults in University Heights city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,232
Median Age
27.0
Female
52.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 85.1%
Black 1.2%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Other 1.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$105,172
±$43,601
+$32,025 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$185,736
Median Family Income
$154,500
Poverty Rate
4.6%
-2.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
5.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
4.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
12.0%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
573
Owner-Occupied
55.4%
Renter-Occupied
44.6%
Vacancy Rate
12.7%
Median Home Value
$393,200
+$197,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,417
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
10.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
58.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
100.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
89.2%
+58.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
56.4%
Some College / Associate
2.8%
Less Than High School
0.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
73.8%
Unemployment Rate
0.6%
-3.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
17.7%
Self-Employed
0.3%
Government Workers
54.2%
Private For-Profit
45.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.6 min
Drove Alone
36.7%
Carpool
4.9%
Public Transit
2.9%
Work from Home
17.7%
Walked
29.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
500
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
45.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
20.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 22.8%
Working age (18–64): 77.2%
65 and over: 9.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
5.9%
Naturalized Citizen
78.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.2%
With a Disability
3.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
98.6%
Uninsured
1.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
94.6%
Has a Computer
99.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
72.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023