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Montezuma, IA
City in Poweshiek County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 50171.
Population
1,410
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
571
ZIP codes
1
Montezuma and its ZIP codes
Montezuma at a glance
- Montezuma is about 9.9 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,660 a year, 13% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,400 (14% below Iowa) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for Montezuma, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montezuma, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,660
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$179,400
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (327), Irish Americans (230), Norwegian Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Poweshiek County. PPP loans are for Montezuma.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,260
9,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,476
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$154M
FY 2026, $8,273 per person
PPP loans
$6.2M
281 loans, 690 jobs reported
How people get to work
Montezuma, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montezuma, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
488
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
38.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montezuma, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Montezuma
1 in or overlapping Montezuma. Population shown
Cities near Montezuma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes CityCity | 5.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Deep RiverCity | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| MalcomCity | 9 mi | 0.8 |
| SearsboroCity | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| GibsonCity | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| New SharonCity | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| GuernseyCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BrooklynCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| ThornburgCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| LynnvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| GrinnellCity | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| What CheerCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| VictorCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| SullyCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Holiday LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| HartwickCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montezuma, IA in?
- Montezuma is in Poweshiek County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Montezuma, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Montezuma include 50171.
- What is the population of Montezuma, IA?
- About 1,410 people live in Montezuma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montezuma?
- Nearby places include Barnes City (5.9 mi), Deep River (8 mi), Malcom (9 mi), Searsboro (9.2 mi), Gibson (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023