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University Heights

Iowa · 1,177 residents (2025 est.) · 0.26 sq mi
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University Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,406. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $429,900. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,384
+40%since 2000
from 987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,323 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 3,796 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.6
−23%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,177 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9471K1K1K1K1990201020202024University Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,406
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,929 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,559
+71%since 2000
from $32,484 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
+10%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$429,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,588
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+16%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(934)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian1.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,171)
Black1.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(75)
Asian5.3%(74)
Other2.9%(40)
Diversity Score34.6%(480)
Diversity Score
35
+273%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
51.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+67%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.8%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 4.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−96.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2017
from 95.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Heights, Iowa?

University Heights, Iowa has about 1,384 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in University Heights, Iowa?

The typical household in University Heights, Iowa earns about $111,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Heights, Iowa expensive?

In University Heights, Iowa, the median home is worth about $429,900, and the typical rent is about $1,588 a month.

How educated are people in University Heights, Iowa?

About 87.1% of adults age 25 and over in University Heights, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University Heights, Iowa?

About 14.5% of people in University Heights, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has University Heights, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, University Heights, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 342 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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