City

Corning, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Iowa

👥2,427Population
💰$70,881Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$116,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (1.9%)
HS Graduate546 (31.7%)
Some College199 (11.5%)
Associates245 (14.2%)
Bachelors283 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree420 (24.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College11.5%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,881 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$116,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$753/mo
Total Housing Units1,366
Vacant Units291

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
67%
About Corning, IA

Corning is a city in Iowa, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,427 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Corning is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,881 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Corning is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $753 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Corning is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Corning
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50841 2,427 $70,881 $116,300 $753 4.1% 40.8% 75.4%