City

Aurelia, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Iowa

👥1,463Population
💰$70,761Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$171,700Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 2.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 6%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian0.3%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (1.8%)
HS Graduate339 (32%)
Some College180 (17%)
Associates64 (6%)
Bachelors169 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree290 (27.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 17%Associates: 6%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College17.0%
Associates6.0%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,761 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$171,700 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$754/mo
Total Housing Units721
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
61%
About Aurelia, IA

Aurelia is a city in Iowa, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,463 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Aurelia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,761 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Aurelia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $754 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aurelia is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Aurelia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51005 1,463 $70,761 $171,700 $754 1.7% 43.3% 78.1%