City

Arion, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Crawford County  ·  Iowa

👥235Population
💰$58,547Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂63.9Median Age
🏠$141,100Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓16.4%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 6%Other: 9.4%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic2.1%
Black6.0%
Other9.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
1%
25–44
5%
45–64
27%
65+
40%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty1.7% ▼ 83% below avg
College Grads16.4% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (2.3%)
HS Graduate90 (52.6%)
Some College14 (8.2%)
Associates35 (20.5%)
Bachelors25 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree3 (1.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 52.6%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 1.8%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad52.6%
Some College8.2%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate1.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.3%Renter: 8.7%Tenure
Owner91.3%
Renter8.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,547 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$141,100 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
68%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
72%
About Arion, IA

Arion is a city in Iowa, located in Crawford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 235 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.9 years.

Economically, Arion is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,547 is below the national average. Approximately 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Arion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arion is less-educated. 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51520 235 $58,547 $141,100 $800 0.0% 16.4% 91.3%