City

Anita, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cass County  ·  Iowa

👥1,277Population
💰$67,125Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$121,400Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 2.7%Other: 0.9%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic2.7%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
HS Graduate397 (44.5%)
Some College99 (11.1%)
Associates162 (18.2%)
Bachelors83 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree151 (16.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
HS Grad44.5%
Some College11.1%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.9%Renter: 12.1%Tenure
Owner87.9%
Renter12.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,125 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$121,400 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units618
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
67%
About Anita, IA

Anita is a city in Iowa, located in Cass County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,277 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Anita is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,125 is near the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Anita is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $681 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Anita is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Anita
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50020 1,277 $67,125 $121,400 $681 0.9% 26.2% 87.9%