City

Atkins, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Iowa

👥2,759Population
💰$117,063Median HH Income▲ 53% above avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$296,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓50.8%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads50.8% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.5%)
HS Graduate370 (21.1%)
Some College188 (10.7%)
Associates297 (16.9%)
Bachelors302 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree589 (33.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 33.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad21.1%
Some College10.7%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate33.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.1%Renter: 6.9%Tenure
Owner93.1%
Renter6.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$117,063 ▲ 53% above avg
Median Home Value$296,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$585/mo
Total Housing Units938
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
67%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
64%
About Atkins, IA

Atkins is a city in Iowa, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,759 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Atkins is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $117,063 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Atkins is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $296,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $585 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atkins is well-educated. 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.56%).

Atkins, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Atkins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52206 2,759 $117,063 $296,300 $585 3.2% 50.8% 93.1%