City

Batavia, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Iowa

👥1,030Population
💰$59,659Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$110,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 66% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Hispanic: 0.7%Other: 0.8%Race
White98.5%
Hispanic0.7%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
37%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 66% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate245 (35.9%)
Some College95 (13.9%)
Associates95 (13.9%)
Bachelors127 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree119 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 18.6%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College13.9%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors18.6%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,659 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$110,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,060/mo
Total Housing Units496
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
67%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
70%
About Batavia, IA

Batavia is a city in Iowa, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,030 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Batavia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,659 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Batavia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,060 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Batavia is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Batavia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52533 1,030 $59,659 $110,300 $1,060 8.1% 36.0% 78.9%