City

Blakesburg, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Wapello County  ·  Iowa

👥713Population
💰$59,750Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂59.7Median Age
🏠$140,000Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 6.6%Race
White93.3%
Asian0.1%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
5%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
32%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (1%)
HS Graduate244 (41.8%)
Some College109 (18.7%)
Associates87 (14.9%)
Bachelors95 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree43 (7.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 7.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College18.7%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate7.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,750 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$140,000 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$621/mo
Total Housing Units426
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Blakesburg, IA

Blakesburg is a city in Iowa, located in Wapello County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 713 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.7 years.

Economically, Blakesburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,750 is below the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Blakesburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $621 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blakesburg is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blakesburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52536 713 $59,750 $140,000 $621 1.3% 23.6% 84.5%