City

Collins, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Story County  ·  Iowa

👥1,157Population
💰$84,875Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$195,400Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓49.6%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.7%
Asian0.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads49.6% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate231 (29.9%)
Some College72 (9.3%)
Associates83 (10.7%)
Bachelors174 (22.5%)
Graduate Degree209 (27%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 22.5%Graduate: 27%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College9.3%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors22.5%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,875 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$195,400 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units453
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
67%
About Collins, IA

Collins is a city in Iowa, located in Story County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,157 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Collins is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,875 is near the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Collins is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Collins is well-educated. 49.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Collins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50055 1,157 $84,875 $195,400 $847 2.4% 49.6% 86.5%