City

Columbus Junction, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Louisa County  ·  Iowa

👥3,389Population
💰$83,953Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$135,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.9%Hispanic: 35.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 5.9%Other: 2.9%Race
White54.9%
Hispanic35.8%
Black0.5%
Asian5.9%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma115 (5.8%)
HS Graduate674 (33.9%)
Some College260 (13.1%)
Associates251 (12.6%)
Bachelors216 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree473 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 5.8%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS5.8%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College13.1%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,953 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$135,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$635/mo
Total Housing Units1,387
Vacant Units218

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About Columbus Junction, IA

Columbus Junction is a city in Iowa, located in Louisa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,389 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Columbus Junction is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,953 is near the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Columbus Junction is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $635 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbus Junction is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Columbus Junction
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52738 3,389 $83,953 $135,900 $635 2.9% 34.6% 84.0%