City

Akron, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plymouth County  ·  Iowa

👥2,292Population
💰$67,639Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$177,700Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.9%)
HS Graduate546 (35.1%)
Some College130 (8.4%)
Associates241 (15.5%)
Bachelors218 (14%)
Graduate Degree405 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College8.4%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,639 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$177,700 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$712/mo
Total Housing Units1,051
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Akron, IA

Akron is a city in Iowa, located in Plymouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,292 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Akron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,639 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Akron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $712 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Akron is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Akron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51001 2,292 $67,639 $177,700 $712 0.7% 40.1% 75.4%