City

Arcadia, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Iowa

👥1,204Population
💰$70,809Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂22.9Median Age
🏠$163,800Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.8% Female 38.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Black: 1.5%Other: 11.4%Race
White87.1%
Black1.5%
Other11.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
18%
5–17
12%
18–24
27%
25–44
16%
45–64
16%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.32
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
HS Graduate244 (48.2%)
Some College40 (7.9%)
Associates51 (10.1%)
Bachelors89 (17.6%)
Graduate Degree82 (16.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.2%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 17.6%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
HS Grad48.2%
Some College7.9%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors17.6%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,809 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$163,800 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$816/mo
Total Housing Units440
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Arcadia, IA

Arcadia is a city in Iowa, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,204 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.9 years.

Economically, Arcadia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,809 is near the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Arcadia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $816 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arcadia is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arcadia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51430 1,204 $70,809 $163,800 $816 1.5% 33.8% 73.6%