City

Adel, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dallas County  ·  Iowa

👥9,536Population
💰$104,643Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$380,800Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓56.5%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.7%
Asian0.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads56.5% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,245 (20.5%)
Some College569 (9.4%)
Associates809 (13.3%)
Bachelors692 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree2,741 (45.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 20.5%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 45.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad20.5%
Some College9.4%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate45.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,643 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$380,800 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units3,680
Vacant Units158

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
73%
About Adel, IA

Adel is a city in Iowa, located in Dallas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,536 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Adel is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,643 is above the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Adel is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $380,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Adel is well-educated. 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Adel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50003 9,536 $104,643 $380,800 $858 2.5% 56.5% 77.1%