City

Avoca, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pottawattamie County  ·  Iowa

👥1,935Population
💰$71,715Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$173,100Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.8%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.4%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.6%)
HS Graduate364 (29.3%)
Some College173 (13.9%)
Associates189 (15.2%)
Bachelors157 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree352 (28.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College13.9%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,715 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$173,100 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units934
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
71%
About Avoca, IA

Avoca is a city in Iowa, located in Pottawattamie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,935 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Avoca is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,715 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Avoca is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Avoca is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Avoca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51521 1,935 $71,715 $173,100 $883 0.6% 41.0% 74.2%