City

Audubon, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Audubon County  ·  Iowa

👥2,893Population
💰$51,758Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$103,500Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓39.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads39.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate726 (38.1%)
Some College222 (11.7%)
Associates207 (10.9%)
Bachelors223 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree523 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College11.7%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,758 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$103,500 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$711/mo
Total Housing Units1,512
Vacant Units109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
61%
About Audubon, IA

Audubon is a city in Iowa, located in Audubon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,893 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Audubon is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,758 is below the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Audubon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $711 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Audubon is moderately educated. 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Audubon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50025 2,893 $51,758 $103,500 $711 2.2% 39.2% 71.7%