City

Atlantic, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cass County  ·  Iowa

👥8,472Population
💰$61,347Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$145,600Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.7%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.3%
Asian0.5%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,912 (34.2%)
Some College879 (15.7%)
Associates818 (14.6%)
Bachelors539 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree1,439 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad34.2%
Some College15.7%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.9%Renter: 34.1%Tenure
Owner65.9%
Renter34.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,347 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$145,600 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units4,097
Vacant Units388

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
76%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Atlantic, IA

Atlantic is a city in Iowa, located in Cass County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,472 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Atlantic is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,347 is below the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Atlantic is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atlantic is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Atlantic
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50022 8,472 $61,347 $145,600 $763 0.4% 35.3% 65.9%