City

Columbus City, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Louisa County  ·  Iowa

👥306Population
💰$82,500Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$104,400Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓8.4%College Grads▼ 78% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.7%Hispanic: 52.3%Race
White47.7%
Hispanic52.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads8.4% ▼ 78% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma18 (8.9%)
HS Graduate109 (53.7%)
Some College30 (14.8%)
Associates29 (14.3%)
Bachelors9 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree8 (3.9%)

Education

No HS: 8.9%HS Grad: 53.7%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 3.9%Edu
No HS8.9%
HS Grad53.7%
Some College14.8%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate3.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97%Renter: 3%Tenure
Owner97.0%
Renter3.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,500 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$104,400 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
68%
About Columbus City, IA

Columbus City is a city in Iowa, located in Louisa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 306 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Columbus City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,500 is near the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Columbus City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbus City is less-educated. 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (52.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Columbus City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52737 306 $82,500 $104,400 4.6% 8.4% 97.0%