City

Afton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Iowa

👥1,934Population
💰$63,472Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$114,200Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 107% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 1.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic8.6%
Black1.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 107% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (2.4%)
HS Graduate434 (35.9%)
Some College167 (13.8%)
Associates214 (17.7%)
Bachelors115 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree250 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College13.8%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,472 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$114,200 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$600/mo
Total Housing Units744
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Afton, IA

Afton is a city in Iowa, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,934 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Afton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,472 is below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Afton 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 $600 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Afton is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Afton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50830 1,934 $63,472 $114,200 $600 10.1% 30.2% 78.6%