City

Centerville, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Appanoose County  ·  Iowa

👥8,110Population
💰$45,257Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$114,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓33.9%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Black1.1%
Asian0.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty24.1% ▲ 141% above avg
College Grads33.9% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma120 (2.2%)
HS Graduate1,772 (32.7%)
Some College1,117 (20.6%)
Associates566 (10.5%)
Bachelors716 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree1,121 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 20.6%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College20.6%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,257 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$114,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units4,096
Vacant Units734

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Centerville, IA

Centerville is a city in Iowa, located in Appanoose County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,110 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Centerville is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,257 is below the national average. Approximately 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Centerville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Centerville is moderately educated. 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Centerville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52544 8,110 $45,257 $114,100 $779 7.0% 33.9% 63.9%