City

Allison, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Iowa

👥1,372Population
💰$64,722Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$103,600Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.3%)
HS Graduate369 (38.7%)
Some College181 (19%)
Associates112 (11.8%)
Bachelors115 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree164 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 19%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College19.0%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,722 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$103,600 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$615/mo
Total Housing Units675
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
64%
About Allison, IA

Allison is a city in Iowa, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,372 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Allison is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,722 is below the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Allison is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $615 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Allison is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Allison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50602 1,372 $64,722 $103,600 $615 3.1% 29.3% 75.0%