City

Adair, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Adair County  ·  Iowa

👥1,522Population
💰$82,250Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$190,300Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 2.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic2.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
33%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
HS Graduate447 (44.4%)
Some College95 (9.4%)
Associates71 (7.1%)
Bachelors190 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree204 (20.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.4%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
HS Grad44.4%
Some College9.4%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,250 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$190,300 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$852/mo
Total Housing Units690
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
71%
About Adair, IA

Adair is a city in Iowa, located in Adair County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,522 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Adair is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,250 is near the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Adair is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $190,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $852 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Adair is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.12%).

Adair, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Adair
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50002 1,522 $82,250 $190,300 $852 4.5% 39.1% 81.6%