City

Carroll, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Iowa

👥12,113Population
💰$64,458Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$192,100Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.7%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.9%
Asian0.8%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
HS Graduate3,179 (39.6%)
Some College919 (11.4%)
Associates779 (9.7%)
Bachelors1,079 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree2,079 (25.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
HS Grad39.6%
Some College11.4%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,458 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$192,100 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$720/mo
Total Housing Units5,576
Vacant Units366

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Carroll, IA

Carroll is a city in Iowa, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,113 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Carroll is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,458 is below the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carroll is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $720 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carroll is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carroll
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51401 12,113 $64,458 $192,100 $720 2.6% 39.3% 69.2%