City

Coon Rapids, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Iowa

👥1,885Population
💰$72,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$147,500Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 4.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic4.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate333 (28.5%)
Some College194 (16.6%)
Associates238 (20.4%)
Bachelors179 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree218 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College16.6%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$147,500 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$723/mo
Total Housing Units860
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
68%
About Coon Rapids, IA

Coon Rapids is a city in Iowa, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,885 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Coon Rapids is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,750 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Coon Rapids is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $723 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coon Rapids is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Coon Rapids
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50058 1,885 $72,750 $147,500 $723 1.3% 34.0% 76.6%