City

Carson, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pottawattamie County  ·  Iowa

👥977Population
💰$79,034Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$192,900Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 0.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate260 (37.7%)
Some College91 (13.2%)
Associates89 (12.9%)
Bachelors55 (8%)
Graduate Degree193 (28%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College13.2%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,034 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$192,900 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units436
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Carson, IA

Carson is a city in Iowa, located in Pottawattamie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 977 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Carson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,034 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $696 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carson is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.62%).

Carson, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Carson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51525 977 $79,034 $192,900 $696 3.4% 35.9% 81.6%