City

Colo, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Story County  ·  Iowa

👥1,122Population
💰$79,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$184,300Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 1.7%Asian: 0.9%Other: 0.9%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian0.9%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.8%)
HS Graduate204 (25.6%)
Some College124 (15.6%)
Associates90 (11.3%)
Bachelors177 (22.2%)
Graduate Degree196 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 22.2%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College15.6%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors22.2%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$184,300 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,054/mo
Total Housing Units522
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
67%
About Colo, IA

Colo is a city in Iowa, located in Story County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,122 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Colo is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,667 is near the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Colo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,054 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colo is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50056 1,122 $79,667 $184,300 $1,054 3.5% 46.8% 85.5%