City

Chapin, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Iowa

👥146Population
💰$70,377Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$85,900Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓54.1%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 14.4% Female 85.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
24%
25–44
36%
45–64
5%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.62
College Grads54.1% ▲ 40% above avg
HS Graduate28 (25.2%)
Associates23 (20.7%)
Bachelors7 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree53 (47.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.2%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 47.7%Edu
HS Grad25.2%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate47.7%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
84%
$100k–$150k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,377 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$85,900 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$50k–$75k
84%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
70%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%
About Chapin, IA

Chapin is a city in Iowa, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 146 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Chapin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,377 is near the national average.

The real estate market in Chapin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chapin is well-educated. 54.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chapin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50427 146 $70,377 $85,900 0.0% 54.1% 100.0%