City

Columbia, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Iowa

👥261Population
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$213,100Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓56.3%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Race
White95.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
15%
45–64
46%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads56.3% ▲ 45% above avg
HS Graduate50 (31.3%)
Some College11 (6.9%)
Associates9 (5.6%)
Bachelors63 (39.4%)
Graduate Degree27 (16.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 5.6%Bachelors: 39.4%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
HS Grad31.3%
Some College6.9%
Associates5.6%
Bachelors39.4%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
58%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median Home Value$213,100 ▼ 24% below avg
Total Housing Units138
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
13%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
62%
About Columbia, IA

Columbia is a city in Iowa, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 261 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.5 years.

The real estate market in Columbia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbia is well-educated. 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Columbia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.