Carpenter is a city in Mitchell County, Iowa, United States.

[3] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2), all land.

There were 57 housing units at an average density of 162.4 per square mile (62.7/km2).

There were 51 housing units at an average density of 318.8 per square mile (123.1/km2).

38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 10.0% of families and 5.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.

The gymnasium is frequently rented out for private events, dances and weddings.