City

Ackley, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Iowa

👥2,377Population
💰$63,869Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$114,200Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓37.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 7.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian0.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads37.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.8%)
HS Graduate545 (33.3%)
Some College166 (10.1%)
Associates309 (18.9%)
Bachelors246 (15%)
Graduate Degree360 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College10.1%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,869 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$114,200 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$831/mo
Total Housing Units1,135
Vacant Units128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
64%
About Ackley, IA

Ackley is a city in Iowa, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,377 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Ackley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,869 is below the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ackley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $831 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ackley is moderately educated. 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.78%).

Ackley, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Ackley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50601 2,377 $63,869 $114,200 $831 1.6% 37.0% 82.7%